| Your about to invest a big part of your life. You are | | | | Now here is something very important most people |
| building a new home, and you want that home to be | | | | do not think about. What if you sell your house 10 |
| perfect. Ever since you were a kid you probably | | | | years down the road? You bought the house exactly |
| dreamed of owning your own home. Maybe you | | | | how you like, number or garages, special features, |
| were thinking of having a large master bedroom, | | | | etc...But how is the resell value on your home? When |
| indoor poor, maybe a den to watch football. Or | | | | designing your home it is important to not skimp on |
| maybe you want something simple like a one-story | | | | standard features. Every home should have a living |
| ranch, with a 1 car garage and small living space. | | | | room, kitchen and at least 2 bedrooms. Other items |
| Purchasing your dream home plan can be a big | | | | like fireplaces, decks and porches, always add value |
| decision, but this guide is here to help you avoid | | | | to a home and should be thought about before your |
| some common mistakes, and make your house plans | | | | purchase. Keep the resell value of your home in mind |
| purchase a simply one. | | | | when considering your purchase, that way when its |
| First, consider how big your lot is. Keep in mind the | | | | time to move, you wont be stuck trying to sell your |
| things you will need at your new home such as a | | | | house for a portion of its true value. |
| backyard, driveway, and storage areas. Planning | | | | Think you have an idea of what you want and what |
| approximate size and sq ft of your house will | | | | to spend? Try using a pad and pencil and draw up a |
| prevent you from skimping on other important | | | | quick and easy sketch to give the house plan |
| factors of your new home. | | | | company an idea of what you want. This can be a |
| Second, it is important to make a budget. Making a | | | | simple drawing with a couple lines, then mark where |
| budget ahead of time will allow you to buy the house | | | | you want the kitchen to be, den, bedrooms, |
| plan that will fit your needs and your wallet. Later | | | | bathrooms etc...This will greatly aid you in finding your |
| down the road you do not want to learn that your | | | | dream home. In considering these things, remember |
| house will be costing thousands more because the sq | | | | that if a company has a stock home plan that |
| ft is a little too high. Another good idea when writing | | | | matches the floor plan you desire, the exterior can |
| up the budget is writing up a wish list. This can include | | | | be easily changed. This is good to know if you find a |
| features you must have. For example, a 2 story | | | | house plan that you like, but don't like the exterior. |
| Victorian with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and at least | | | | This is a quick process and a residential designer can |
| 2 fireplaces. This way you won't be skimping on the | | | | change this for you. |
| things you really love. | | | | |