Things to Consider When Building a Home!

When building a new home, there are so many decisions to make, from the location and builder, to which carpet and paint to choose. Keep these tips in mind when you decide to build a new home.

• Location- Work with your Realtor when purchasing land and building your home to make sure that the location you desire will fit your budget as well as the style and size you want in your home. Don't find out after purchasing that you can't do what you want or that the market won't handle your specific plans.
• Building- Select your builder carefully! Ask for recommendations from your Realtor. After all, they work with builders everyday. Ask builders for referrals and contact them. Ask plenty of questions and don't be afraid to get more than one quote.
• Products- Once you have purchased land, selected a builder, and begun the building process, there will be many products to choose. Ask about your options and shop around in advance to make sure that you get what you want at the price you want. When selecting roofing products and styles- keep in mind your budget, style of home, and the weather in your area. Remember that by adding ridge vents or using certain materials, you can decrease your energy costs. When selecting flooring products- remember to check wear, stain resistance, and even product type (such as carpet, tile, or hardwood).
  
• Mortgage Options- Check with your mortgage company to find out what mortgage options are available to you. For example, can you qualify for a VA or Rural Home Loan? Also, make sure that you know your budget and how much down-payment you have. If you have less than 20% to put down, ask about loans that require smaller down-payments.

Want more information? Contact these professionals or visit www.tulsahomecare.com:

Home Building in the Tulsa, OK area- Rick Oberlender of US Building Systems at 918-734-1293 or usbs@att.net.

Tulsa, OK Mortgages- Steve Currington, Currington Mortgage at 918-810-0092 or www.curringtonmortgage.com.

Roofing in the Tulsa, OK. area- Jonathon Knapp, Royal Roofing, at 918-398-6500 or www.royalrofingllc.com.

Flooring Products- Jim Ecrette at ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings at 918-252-7711 or www.prosourcefloors.com. Don't forget to ask for Darryl Baskin's pricing discount!