If you have always dreamed about building a custom home but you weren’t sure you had the budget for it, there are actually many things you can do to improve the cost-effectiveness of your project. Making an affordable custom home is all about figuring out your priorities and sticking to them. If you are able to manage your priorities, you can get a home you love with a price tag you are happy to live with.

Stick to Your Must-Haves

When you are building your custom home, it can be easy to get caught up in all the possibilities. This can sometimes lead you to add expensive features that you don’t need and may rarely if ever use. Sticking to the things you really love and need in your home can save you money but will also make your home more useful to you. Figure out your priorities early and then make decisions to keep your home as functional and gorgeous as possible on your budget.

Build with a Green Design

Designing your home to be green from the beginning can help you to save money over time on your home and your utility bills. Green design can be as simple as window placements and ventilation. Adding in solar panels can take your efficiency to the next level. You can earn a tax credit worth 26 percent of the cost of your system when you install solar. You can also sell back power to the utility company which will continue to save and earn you money over time.

Shop Around

Building a home is a huge purchase, especially a custom home that fits your needs and wants. That’s why you should take the time to shop around and find a good builder that offers excellent value. You don’t necessarily want to choose the cheapest builder you find. Instead, look for one that has great reviews and a solid reputation. It is better (and cheaper) to spend a little more upfront and avoid having major problems down the road from poor construction or faulty parts.

Your custom home should be a place you are proud of and that meets your needs as a homeowner and a person. But it should also fit your budget so you don’t go into more debt than you can handle. Luckily you can make that happen easily enough if you put thought into your design decisions.

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