Are You Ready to Build the House of Your Dreams?

Are you thinking about building a new home, but having trouble getting started?

Have you started the process, but need someone to help guide you through it?

Have you already received an estimate, but would like a comparison bid?

If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, FPC can assist you. FPC is a service-oriented builder; we simplify the process, provide design consultation and build a quality-constructed home that will make you proud.

Everyone dreams of building their own home, but many do not realize the considerable time and effort required on the part of the homebuyer. Selecting a service-oriented, custom home builder can make the entire process less stressful and more streamlined.

Let’s begin with the criteria that are important to consider when building a new home:

Where do you want to live? – Ranking the importance of convenience of the location, ready access to major highways, schools, recreation and shopping, subdivision amenities such as pools, clubhouses, playgrounds, Home Owner’s Associations and exterior property maintenance will help you narrow down your choices.

What style of home do you want to build? – You will want to determine the floor plan that best suits the needs of you and your family, your style of entertaining and the hobbies and recreation that you enjoy. If you are uncertain of which plan you like the best, your builder may recommend touring model homes in area subdivisions and looking through some plan books and magazines. FPC has many different floor plans from which you can choose or you can start from scratch with our in-house architect.

What is your budget? – It is recommended that you select a lender and get pre-qualified before you sign a contract with a builder. Having clear financial requirements will allow your builder to design a home that is within your budget.

When do you want to be able to move into your new home? – Some homebuyers have preferences for what time of year they wish to move. If you do not want to move during the school year or other time of year, you will want to coordinate with your builder so that he can schedule construction accordingly.

Will you be selling the home you are currently living in? – Most real estate professionals recommend that you put your home on the market at least three months prior to the completion of your new home. Although moving out of your existing home directly into your new home is the most convenient, it does not always work out that way. You should be prepared with interim accommodations should you sell your existing home prior to your new home being ready to move in to.

Most, importantly, who will you select to build your home? Talk to people you know who have built a home and inquire about their experience with their builder. Schedule meetings with at least two builders, ask for a list of references and be sure to contact them. You may also want to check with the local Home Builders Association. It is important to select a builder that you can trust, and one who listens and understands your vision of your new home. Check out our Testimonials on this Web site to read a few words from some of our satisfied customers.

Now that you have done all of your homework and have selected your homebuilder, where you want to live, what style of house you want, how much money you want to spend and when you want to move in, the real fun begins!

Shortly after signing a contract with a homebuilder you will need to start selecting color schemes, lighting, appliances, tile, carpet, and all of the other amenities that make your house a home. Builders have a network of suppliers that they use and you will need to make appointments with some of them to make your selections. It is helpful to have a notebook or folder where you collect ideas, preferences and pictures of styles and colors that you like and would like to see in your new home. Some builders, like FPC have in-house personnel who work exclusively with the homebuyer to coordinate selections and provide design consultation.

As the construction of your new home gets underway, you will begin meeting with the superintendent assigned to overseeing the day-to-day schedule for the construction of your new home. Our superintendents welcome your questions, onsite visits and the teamwork it takes to make this house your home.

Contact FPC today to build YOUR Quality Home of Distinction!