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Build a House on Your Lot With New Tradition Homes

January 23, 2019

Do you own some land and feel ready to make your dream home a reality? If you want to build a house on your lot for you and your family, it’s important to find builders who you feel you can trust, and who want to help you create that dream home, too. Constructing a high-quality and beautiful home that’s fit for you and your loved ones is no small feat - but it’s not something you have to do alone. If you have a plot of land and you’ve decided that you want to begin the process of building your custom dream home, you want to go with the best choice of home builders. It’s important to find a company that feels like a good fit and has your best interests in mind, so that the process goes as smoothly as possible and you feel secure and informed throughout. As a local company with 30 years of experience building homes in Southwest Washington, New Tradition Homes can certainly meet your needs - in fact, it would be our honor to help you make your dream of a home on your own land come true. New Tradition Homes - Local, Trusted, and Ready to Help New Tradition Homes has built beautiful custom homes in the area since 1987 when the company was formed by the father of Chris Helmes, our current president. While our family roots are still strong, over the years the New Tradition team has grown considerably, bringing on the most talented individuals to contribute their skills in design, finance, real estate, and all other matters related to constructing gorgeous homes for our clients. Our core principles guide our work from start to finish, with a primary mission to help families like yours create lasting memories in a house that we can all take pride in. If you already own a piece of land and are ready to build a house on your lot, you can rest assured that New Tradition Homes will support your dreams and turn them into reality. Our current homeowners are delighted by the design, innovation, and value found in every house we build. You have the option to choose from numerous pre-existing models or work with one of our in-house architects to design a custom plan that meets all of your needs. Keep in mind that our team is also well-versed in all issues related to permitting and sites, so there’s no need to worry. All along the way and even once you’re moved in, we’ll be here to answer any questions you have. In addition to homes, we’re also committed to building lasting professional relationships with our clients who quickly learn about our dedication to integrity, loyalty, and excellence. Collaboration is the Key Perhaps you haven’t started building on your lot because it just feels too daunting - with so many steps, where does one even begin? We know many clients experience this sense of being overwhelmed with all the elements necessary to build a home. That’s why our goal is to make sure the process is easy and manageable, and that you feel a sense of agency while also knowing you’re in good hands. When working with New Tradition Homes to design and construct your dream house, you’re involved in every step of the process. Here’s an idea of what that might look like: 1) The first step is to select a floor plan that meets your needs and works with the land that you own. Meanwhile, our sales and finance team will assist with finding the right lender and working through any mortgage pre-approval steps before finalizing. 2) Next, you’ll meet with our building and design team to discuss custom options you’d like to add. If blueprints and photos aren’t quite enough to help you with a full vision, New Tradition has model custom homes that you can visit to get a sense of the possibilities. Our designers will be available to offer input, suggest ideas, and answer any questions you might have. We want you to feel inspired as you consider what features to incorporate into your home. This is also when you’ll meet with the construction lead to go over any final questions, decisions, or details. 3) After this, we’ll take care of applying for the necessary building permits. Floor plans will be finalized to ensure they are in accordance with any regulations since this is the last step before construction. 4) Your dream home moved towards becoming a physical reality, as our building team begins the work! Remember that we’re available to answer any questions you may have along the way. Final checks are done and superior quality ensured before completion of the construction phase. 5) Orientation to your new home! Everything in your new residence is carefully reviewed. All safety features will be clearly explained and all final details confirmed to make sure it’s perfect. 6) Closing documents are signed - you’re ready to move into your new dream home, which now proudly sits on the land you own. You may have noticed an additional benefit of choosing to work with New Tradition Homes is you’re dealing with one company, rather than several different parties. From initial discussions about design to getting the keys and making new traditions of your own, we will support you from start to finish. It’s streamlined, simple, and far less fragmented. We Care About Your Land and the Earth Since your custom home will be built on land that belongs to you, it’s important to find a company that believes in sustainable and environmentally-friendly construction. New Tradition Homes is a regional leader in green building since we understand the importance of sustainable and healthy communities for our future. Our company was one of the earliest adopters of constructing new homes in sustainable ways and we’ve made it a top priority to continue leading the way in green design and building. Each one of our homes is designed to exceed local energy codes and is third-party certified by Built Green and ENERGY STAR - which also translates into saved money on utility bills! Your home will feature high-performance windows, a high-efficiency furnace, filtered fresh air, and performance tested wall systems, as well as tankless water heaters providing endless hot water and higher energy savings. Here at New Tradition Homes, we know that building a custom home is a highly personal process. When you work with our team, you’ll see that we do everything we can to meet your individual needs and that we have your best interests in mind. We work with our clients to ensure that the homes we build are enduring in their design and value. Contact us today to learn more about how we can collaborate to make your dream a reality!