23 Jul Guide to Your Dream Custom Home Journey

Your dream custom home is not a just destination, its a journey. Okay, so we changed up that adage a bit, but its true. Your dream custom home gives you the opportunity to decide every aspect along the journey to realize the vision that you may live in for the rest of your life – at the very least for a number of years.

As with any journey, you will want to do some research and planning before you start the process. The better you do this part of the the journey, the better things will go in selecting a custom home builder and designing and building a home that becomes your true dream home.

This is the time to consider how you will actually live in your new dream home. Make sure you consider everything you will want so that the home will fit your lifestyle and family needs now and in the future. A good idea is to create a “vision board” and pin ideas to it or and digital app to consolidate ideas like Evernote or Notejoy to name a few.

Your Dream Custom Home Journey Guide

1.  Set Your Home Building Project Goals: No journey should begin without goals. What will your vision achieve? What is included in the wish list for your new dream home? Be sure to separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. What is the ideal location for your dream home. Research neighborhoods to be sure you will be satisfied with your new community. We build in the finest neighborhoods in Tampa Bay. You can research these on our website in Communities Where We Build. Can you achieve what your dream vision holds? Your budget will likely have something to say about that.
2. Determine Your Budget: You will need to square your dream vision with what your budget can actually afford. This means including everything that can go into the project: Land costs, any anticipated land improvements required, local fees, design costs, engineering costs, construction, landscaping, furniture, and interior decorating.
3. Find the Right Custom Home Builder: Now is the time to schedule an interview with your custom home builder. At Devonshire Custom homes, we will work with you to fine tune your vision. We’ll work with you throughout the journey to realize your dream. You can learn more about our custom home building process here..
4. Locate the Right Property for Your Dream Home: What kind of community do you want to be your new home? Do you need waterfront property or nearby access? Urban living? Nearby Arts and Entertainment? How do you want to live? You will need to locate the right property for not only the dream home design, but for your dream lifestyle, as well. Devonshire Custom Homes can assist with this process. We often have available lots in highly desirable neighborhoods in Tampa Bay.
5. Work with Your Builder on Your Design Plan: This is where we shine. Our approach is to build custom homes that meet your vision, and more. We work closely with you to be sure that the plan will be your personality, lifestyle wishes and family requirements.
6. Be Prepared to Be Decisive: You are going to have to make a lot of decisions along your journey to building your dream home. Be ready to make lots of decisions. More than you might image. But with your vision board and our experienced guidance, we will help make this as easy as possible.
7. Accept the Inevitable Challenges: While we work hard at Devonshire to ensure a smooth, as stress free as possible building process, like all projects, building your dream custom home will inevitably come with some challenges. Prepare yourself for that fact and be ready to accept that things happen. Be prepared to be nimble and together we’ll make the required adjustments to keep things on track.
8. Enjoy Your New Dream Custom Home! There is nothing quite like move in day at your dream custom home. Enjoy the journey because at the end…it is indeed your destination!

Make Your Dream Custom Home Journey a Smooth One

So there you have it. Our Guide to Your Dream Home Journey. Are you ready to schedule an interview with us? Us the handy button below for a free consultation to chat with our team.