1. Don’t settle for anything except what you want and what is best for your situation
2. Make sure that contractor/builder has experience building a house you want/Plan 5 years ahead
3. Consider all possible health changes and age make structure as accessible as possible!
4. Check at least five references over a period of five years
5. Make sure all licenses/insurances are up to date
6. Always purchase a home owners warranty/independent inspection
7. Be patient! -This is one of the most important investments you will ever make!

1. Repeat all new construction steps!
2. Check all permits before building/make sure them in writing
3. Stick to a timetable for the work to commute to be completed and negotiate upfront how changes in timeline will be handled
4. Negotiate a payment system based upon completion of the work