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Cost To Build

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home?

Understanding custom home costs in South Texas, including land costs, site work costs, construction costs and more can be difficult. At Key Built Homes, we believe in simple pricing and transparent costs. Contact us today for more information.

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Building Process

What Is the Preconstruction Process?

Custom home building in South Texas is an appealing option for many homebuyers, but there are certainly many questions surrounding its process. Below are some topics to consider when in the process of home building.

  • The Deed to Your Land/Any Deed Restrictions
  • A Plat or Survey of the Land
  • Connected Utilities
  • On-Site Meeting
  • All of Your Home Selections
  • The Construction Loan & Appraisal
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Building Process

Common Mistakes People Make When Building a Home

3 common mistakes people make when building a home: 

  • Designing the home without builder's input
  • Not understanding what is included in the price
  • Trying to do too much on your own. Learn about each one and how you can avoid them.
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Budget info

How do I budget for building a house

If you choose Key built homes to construct your home. You should consider these four categories for your house-building budget:

  • Cost of Land
  • Site Development
  • Build Cost
  • Cost of Financing