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rory20

First steps for a new construction custom or semi custom home

11 years ago

Hi all,

I am a new member who has been a regular reader of this forum for a while. My husband and I have been thinking of building a forever home and we looked at a few lots. Before going ahead and putting an offer, we wanted to get an understanding of the how to go about this process.

We have an idea of what we want in our new home and basically we will be ok with a semi custom (where I get to pick finishes and plan the kitchen layout most specifically) as I think a totally custom can get verey expensive.

My first question would be, would 350K (max) be a resonable expectation for a 3200 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bath with medium to high finishes? The lot would end up being anywhere from 260 to 300K. We are looking at towns west of Philadelphia.

Is it better to start our initial consultaion with a architect? Or should we start talks with a interior designer? Is either of them completely necessary if I am not building a totally custom home?

Any one use or have any recommendation of a architect or ID in Philly area? What should I consider while hiring one?

I have tons of questions and I will be very grateful for any guidance or help any of you can provide.

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