How to Build a Custom Home in the Raleigh Area
There are many opportunities to build the custom home you're always wanted in the Triangle.
Custom homes don't have to be expensive or difficult. Here's how to build a custom home in four easy steps. 
- What budget are you comfortable with?
- Plan 20/80 - approximately 80% of the total budget for construction, and target of 20% of total budget for the land or lot.
- Talk to lenders, and get preapproved. Some lenders are more accustomed to building homes than others, so ask for recommendations.
- Custom home packages are available in the upper $100s and up. This includes the lot (usually in a neighborhood), all site costs, and the home itself - a full, "turn-key" package.
- Total package price varies per location, plan, size, complexity, and finishes.
- Stanton Homes offers help finding the right location.
- Free lot inspections
- Free research on site costs
- Comparitive cost analysis for your top choices of locations.
Benefits of custom building include:
- No "cookie cutter" homes
- Ability to customize to meet your exact needs
- Chance to include energy and water saving features upfront
- Unique designs
- Ability to choose every feature/product in your new custom home
Looking for the right plan?
- Thousands of potential plans to choose from.
- Give us your basic guidelines, and we'll get you started.
- Stanton Homes will provide a dozen potential plans to review within 24 hours.
- Or send a link to your favorite plan, and we'll provide a complete cost estimate within 5-10 business days.
4. Build your new custom home.
- 4-6 month build time for most homes
- Expert help with selection and design
- Complete package with full details - eliminate "surprises"
- Extended warranties and guarantees
Stanton Homes provides an exceptional living experience, no matter what your budget is. With our signature arched openings, rounded corners, and barrel vault ceilings, your new home will be uniquely beautiful at any price point.
Contact us today, or call 919-278-8070.
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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area
Stanton Homes makes it easy! We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $200s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!
Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.
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