Archive for September, 2014

How to Find a New Home Lot in Maryland Faster

Friday, September 26th, 2014

Are you searching for a new home lot in Maryland? Finding a lot on which to build your new home isn’t easy. It can be a time-consuming process, and few people have the time to find the lot they want when they want it. If you want to find your new home lot in Maryland faster and more efficiently, lot search assistance from Lifetime Series Homes can help.

Lot Search Assistance in Maryland: Find your Lot Faster

Our lot search assistance tool is designed to help you find the new home lot in Maryland that you’ve been searching for. With our experience in and knowledge of the real estate industry in Maryland, we have access to lot opportunities that those outside of the industry are not aware of or would not be able to find on their own. We utilize all of our resources and network to bring you more than 2,000 homesites in the area in which we build, which is central Maryland. This means a huge range of lots to choose from, one of which is bound to be the right lot for you.

How does the lot search assistance process work?

First, fill out our lot search assistance form. One of our team members will follow up with you within 24 hours to further narrow down your search criteria. This includes factors such as location, budget, lot size, and lot characteristics. Once we’ve got a good handle on exactly what it is you’re looking forward, we’re ready to begin the search.

We plug in your parameters to our database and provide you with a list of home lots in Maryland that meet your criteria, updating them as new lots become available. We also give you access to this tool so you can search home lots on your own. The system can send you automated daily emails with updates as they are made available.

Once you’ve found the lot that is right for you, we begin vetting the home site. This is the process of determining the costs associated with building on this particular lot. These costs are tied to the lots physical characteristics, access to utilities, etc., and can vary greatly.

Once the lot has been vetted, our team uses market data to determine a fair market price. We then help prepare the contract and work through negotiations with you, resulting in your purchase of the lot. Congratulations! You’ve just found your new home lot in Maryland with the help of lot search assistance from Lifetime Series Homes.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with a new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest and YouTube.

How the Process of Building a Semi-Custom Home in Maryland Works

Friday, September 19th, 2014

When constructing a semi-custom home in Maryland, we follow a very specific process to ensure that every step of construction is accounted for and proceeds smoothly. We know how involved building a home can be, which is why we created the Mueller Process, which serves as a careful and systematic guide through the planning and design phases, through financing and construction and closing. The following is an overview of our semi-custom home-building process in Maryland.

The Mueller Process

  1. Pre-Planning – In the first step in the process, we review the needs, desires, taste, and budget for your family. This gives us an idea of the scope of the project and establishes an estimate for a budget early in the process so everyone is on the same page.
  2. Lot Evaluation and Home Plans – The next step is finding a lot that fits your needs and budget, and tailoring a home plan to fit this lot once it is found.
  3. Home Plan Selection – Now is the time to select your home plan from one of our pre-designed templates, and customizing it to fit your needs established in the pre-planning stage.
  4. Finalization of Construction Drawings – In the fourth stage, we finalize the construction plans for your home with the final version of blueprints.
  5. Construction Planning and Building Contacts – After the blueprints, other construction documents and building contracts are finalized, and the Building Agreement is approved.
  6. Financing and Building Permits – The final stage before construction, this is where we finalize financing for construction and obtain a mortgage commitment and building permits.
  7. Construction Begins – Congratulations! Construction has now begun on your new home in Maryland!

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with a new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest and YouTube.

Why Should You Build a New Home?

Friday, September 12th, 2014

When looking for a new home, you have to choices: to look for an existing home on the market, or to build a completely new home from the ground up. In the end, your choice depends on several factors, including your budget and your needs, wants, and personal taste. However, building your own new home has several distinct advantages that may sway you in this direction.

Why Should You Build a New Home?

Energy Efficiency

Lots of improvements have been made with regard to energy efficiency in the construction of homes. Homes today are much more energy efficient than those constructed even just two decades ago, allowing for more efficient distribution of air throughout the home and employing the use of energy efficient appliances, windows, plumbing, and roofing. Over the course of ownership of the home, these considerations will save you a lot of energy and a lot of money.

Health Considerations

New homes are also healthier than their older counterparts. Old homes may have problems with mold and materials that are no longer in use that could be hazardous to your health. Years of dust build up is also common in older homes. In a new home, you can breath easy.

A Good Investment

Buyers prefer newer homes when it comes to the market. If you ever decide to sell, your home will have an advantage over older ones in the area.

Warranty

New homes come with a warranty, which can provide you with peace of mind in the event that something needs attention.

Personal Satisfaction

There’s no feeling quite like owning your own home that you built. Building your own home gives you the feeling that your home is truly yours. In addition, building your own home allows you to give it all the features you’re looking for, which can be difficult to find in an existing home.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with a new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest and YouTube.

Source

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/062614/should-you-buy-or-build-home.asp

What are the Benefits of Pre-Designed Custom Homes?

Friday, September 5th, 2014

Building your own home from the ground-up can be an exciting and rewarding process. However, it can also be stressful and time consuming, especially if you’re unsure what you want from a custom home. This is where pre-designed custom homes can be a great benefit. For homeowners who know they want to build their own home, but aren’t exactly sure what they want or how to go about the process, pre-designed custom home templates are an ideal solution.

What are the Benefits of Pre-Designed Custom Home Templates?

Ready to go Design

If you’re not the most design-inclined person, pre-designed custom home templates help you solve this problem. Our custom home templates offer a wide variety of designs, from small ranchers to large 3,000 sq. ft. plus homes. With 14 designs to choose from, you’re sure to find one that fits what you’re looking for. Plus, our designs are flexible, so if you have a feature you want to add, we can work with you to fit it in. Ready to go and flexible? There’s a combination that can’t be beat.

Time Saving

Normally, the design process takes several months for a custom home. With a pre-designed template, you eliminate this part of the process and save a lot of time, putting you that much closer to living in your new home!

Convenience 

What could be easier than browsing through our design choices to find the one that best fits you? There’s no need to make something out of nothing when something is already there! Pre-designed templates are convenient and allow you to shift the focus from design to construction and ownership.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with a new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pinterest and YouTube.