Ideas, Tips, Advice, Oh My!

Once you've made the decision that you're ready to build a home, you really have two routes that you could take to accomplish this.

The first path is to choose one of a home builder's models and enhance it with your own upgrades. You typically will go through a production/national home builder for this option, and these properties are generally in a subdivision.

If you are considering building a custom home, knowing how to get started with the process can sometimes be confusing. A common question that we hear from clients is if they should purchase land prior to hiring a contractor. While there isn't necessarily a right answer to this question, keep in mind that it can be very advantageous for your builder to be able to visit the site of where your new home will be during your initial conversations. Not only does this help builders of custom homes better envision what the homeowners want, but it also is ideal for the builders to best illustrate their own. 

A question that we commonly hear from clients is which home remodeling projects yield the best investment. There are obviously a number of variables that can play into this equation, and not every home improvement project will end up adding value to your home.

When choosing the right building contractor for your custom home, there are a number of factors to take into consideration; however, arguably the most critical consideration should be the licenses that your prospective home builder carries. 

Licensing requirements can vary from state the state. Being that Empire Custom Builders is based in Central Florida, let's take a look at the licensing requirements for the state of Florida.