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What is an "Inventory" home?
An "Inventory home" is a house that we build for a certain location based on the speculation that someone will come along to buy it. We build inventory homes in a variety of sub-divisions, staggering the start/completion date to ensure that we always have homes available for our customers. This means that homes are always available for quick possession.
Depending on the possession-status of any given home, there are opportunities to make changes to the interior design choices. For example, you may be able to work with our designer to customize interior elements such as:
- flooring
- cabinetry
- paint
- window coverings
- tile
- fixtures
Once building has started, no changes can be made to the exterior because architectural plans have already been approved before building commences.
Advantages of Buying an Inventory Home
- you have the advantage of choosing from brand new homes that can be ready for possession very quickly
- you may be able to influence some interior design choices
- you can see exactly what you're getting rather than needing to visualize your home from the blueprint stage
- you can avoid the time and hassle of making all the decisions and selections associated with building a home from scratch
- there are no cost overruns so you know exactly what your budget will be
- there are little if any unexpected delays
- you enjoy all of the advantages of a brand new home
What is a Custom Home?
A "custom home" is a house that is build to your exact specifications. You begin by choosing from one of our many floor plans and then we work with you to make any modifications you'd like to customize this home to suit your needs to a tee. Here is how that process works:
- Choose a lot.
- Choose a floor plan.
- Make interior/exterior design choices.
- Our drafting department draws up blueprints.
- Pricing will be determined.
- You review the options and make any changes.
- We write up a purchase agreement.
- The building
of your new custom home commences.
Advantages to custom building a home
- you control all major decisions, from lot choice to design, final paint colour to landscaping
- you have direct input into the creation of what is likely to be one of your most expensive lifetime purchases
- you can modify any floor plan to your liking
- you can watch your home evolve through the construction process and make some modifications along the way if needed
- you can choose from a long list of modifications and upgrades with our designer
- you enjoy all of the advantages of a brand new home