Meeting your family’s needs is one of the most popular reasons people in Thousand Oaks, Calif., decided to have a new home custom built. While it may sound like having a Thousand Oaks new home built might be difficult, the rewards will be numerous.

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Thousand Oaks New Home

Locate a Building Site

The first step to having your Thousand Oaks new home custom built is to locate a piece of property you like. Keep in mind the size of the new home you wish to build and make sure your Thousand Oaks new home will fit in the area you have selected. Also, make sure the property will work with your plans to ensure you can build without difficulty.

Having your Thousand Oaks new home custom built will require an architect, or you will need to obtain a service that provides pre-designed housing plans. If you plan to work with an architect, your house can be designed exactly to your family’s specifications. If using a service, minor adaptations can still be performed by most companies. Take in account the size of the finished new home and the area in which it is located. Some areas of Thousand Oaks have specific building codes that must be followed. Your local builder’s association can provide any necessary information you and the homebuilder may need.

Finding an experienced builder can be accomplished by asking friends, family and neighbors who they used. Once again, the Thousand Oaks Builder’s Association can provide a list of reputable new homebuilders in the area.

Once you have decided on a builder for your new custom-built home in Thousand Oaks you will need a contract. Ask the builder what services are included in the price. Make sure the contract includes everything you and the builder discussed.

Have your loan pre-approved by your financial institution. This will save time when construction begins on your new custom-built home in Thousand Oaks.

Before the construction on your new house begins, you must get a building permit. You can get a permit from the city of Thousand Oaks. You will need to submit several copies of the house plan with an application and fee.

Meet with the builder to select all the items included with your new home (tile, flooring, cabinets and so on). Do this as soon as possible so your selections can be ordered.

Once your Thousand Oaks new home is built, do a walk through of the house with the builder. Take time to ensure the house was constructed to your specifications. Note any repairs or further work needed to be completed before you move in.

A Certificate of Occupancy must be completed before you can move in. A Certificate of Occupancy is a document issued by a Thousand Oaks government agency that states a property meets the local building standards for occupancy and is in compliance with public health and building codes. This document is normally required by a lender prior to closing the loan. The building authority issues the Certificate of Occupancy.

Thirty days after you move in, update the repair and more work needed list. Report any new problems you may have discovered.

Having a new home custom built in Thousand Oaks can be a rewarding investment. With these tips, the construction of your home will go smoothly.

By R. S. Wagner

A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®