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  • "....and Enjoy!"

top 3 items to consider when custom building your home...

Know your numbers

Before you start building your new home, run some numbers to determine whether you can afford to build the home you want. Your numbers should include the costs of construction, tax benefits, funds for the down payment, a slush account and other related calculations. Once you've determined you can afford to build the house you want — purchase your house plan and head to the bank to arrange for financing. Keep in mind that home construction lending is a little different than regular mortgage financing. First you'll need a home construction line of credit that will be used to pay subcontractors and suppliers who perform work and provide supplies. Once your house is constructed, you can then apply for a residential mortgage to pay off the construction line

Check builder's reputation

Many builders are out there, but not all are created equal. Do a little research to find out which builders have the best reputation. Whether you search for information online or get recommendations from your family and friends, find out whether a builder is respected for doing quality work as well as being punctual. And finally, find out if your builder is a Tarion registered builder. Tarion has protected new home buyers for over year years. We have plenty of references available upon request.

Build with resale in mind

No matter how much you love the house that you are building, it's unlikely that it will be the last home you will ever own. Knowing that, you should be mindful of its potential resale value. Don't add so many upgrades that you overprice your home for the neighborhood. And don't choose anything too out of the ordinary. Ask yourself if the features you're considering installing are likely going to appeal to others.

Hammel Bay Homes - built to endure

We hope you've arrived here looking for a builder to transform the idea of your home into a place where your family will experience life, or looking for a partner to build a space where your community will come together to develop their minds, bodies and shared spirit. Maybe you've simply heard our name and are curious to find out what we do and who we are. In all cases, we hope you will take a few minutes to explore. In the event you need to know more now, we'll share the basics:

    • We collaborate with clients, architects and designers
    • We have built more than 15 custom homes in the Oakville area and renovated many more times that
    • Some of the homes we have built couldn't have been built by anyone else in this area - they're too unique, too complex, and quite cool
    • We strive to make our clients happy so we can continue to build beautiful homes that will endure
    • We want you to be our marketing and sales agents. Great work will make its way around by word of mouth. Our survival depends on you.

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