The difference in New Homes and New Custom Homes

The difference is huge! 

Many new home builder's like to call their products "custom" or "green". But how are you supposed to know what either one of those terms mean if you haven't even met the builder? Well, the fact is your not getting either. A "new" home may be more correct in the fact that the home is built using all new products. Yet, there is nothing "new" about the home that builder is selling you. Likely the company has built the very same floor plan and layout hundred's of times, just with different material finishes. 

When your looking for a "new", "custom", home you need to do research on your builder. Look at their website! What projects have they completed in the past? Have they won any awards for their work? Do they sit down with you before construction begins to talk about the benefits or issues facing "green" construction? How many times have they built the floor plan you like? Is the area in which you want to build suited for what you want access to?

Big box custom home builders really contradict themselves when selling a true custom home. Look for a long time local homebuilder. They are likely the ones that take a greater pride for the area in which they do business. They're also the best ones to ask what type of home is best to build in a certain area. 

You need to take into account; Property Values, Sold Homes, Neighborhood Information and the local economy. A true custom home builder will give you the unique products that are built into your home. Don't get caught up in the model home of a big box custom home builder by picking out meaningless cheap fixtures that are all the same. Get out of the box and create your own living space. It may not be as quick, cheap, or easy. But it will be well worth every bit of what you put into creating your space at the end of the day when it really matters.