by cmshomes | Jan 27, 2014 | Custom Home Building 101
WHY LINCOLN COUNTY: Part 1 REASON #1: TAXES! LINCOLN COUNTY Median Property Tax % of Income % of Home Value $1,168 1.98% 0.75% ST. CHARLES COUNTY Median Property Tax % of Income % of Home Value $2,377 2.99% 1.2% REASON...
by cmshomes | Jan 5, 2014 | Custom Home Building 101
How to pick a new home plan that works. Face it. We all live just a little different but by asking yourself the right questions you can pick a new home plan that perfectly fits your needs. Are you just married planning to have children? Need room for overnight guest?...
by cmshomes | Jan 5, 2014 | Custom Home Building 101
How to balance your wants and your budget. Go up not out. Instead of picking a larger costlier home plan pick a smaller plan and incorporate higher ceilings. Higher ceilings are a great bang for the buck in making a home feel spacious. Face it, most people living in...
by cmshomes | Dec 7, 2013 | Custom Home Building 101
Custom Home Builder: Getting Started You have decided to build your new dream home. The purpose of this series of articles is to help you know what to expect during this process. This series explains how CMS Homes LLC will help guide you down the path building your...
by cmshomes | Nov 7, 2013 | Custom Home Building 101
Custom Home Builder: Getting Pre-qualified. Previous article: New Custom Home 101: Getting Started We always recommend that our clients get pre-qualified for their loan prior to spending their money on home plans or their home site. Knowing the amount of money you can...
by cmshomes | Oct 2, 2013 | Custom Home Building 101
New Custom Homes 101: Picking the right plan New home design considerations Living needs and family lifestyles Lifestyles and family needs differ from individuals and families depending on their cycles, stages and future plans for the home they want to design....
