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