2013
Finishing Touches: Custom Homes vs. Tract Homes in Vancouver
December 20th, 2013 | by admin admin | in Custom Home Building | 0
When you think about your dream home, what do you envision? Tract homes are often a bit cheaper, but do they really fulfill your dreams? The best way to make this decision is by learning about the similarities and differences between these two options, and for many people it comes down to the finishing touches available when you customize your home.
Custom Homes
A custom home is exactly what it sounds like – a hope built to meet the specifications of a new homeowner. This often includes the lot choice, floor plan, colors and materials used, as well as the fixtures and details that complete the building process. The details are what really make a home yours, and when you choose a custom built home, you get to make all the decisions about the details.
This includes choosing cabinet finishes, style, design, and even having them custom built to meet your needs for organization and storage space. In addition, you will get to choose whether you want granite countertops, marble countertops, or any other style. Furthermore, you get to choose what type of flooring you want, such as hardwood as opposed to laminate flooring, and the types of windows you want, and where you want them placed, including the addition of a skylight or other features that may be particular to your tastes.
Tract Homes
A tract home is similar to many other homes when it comes to style and floor plan, within the same community or development. Although tract homes can typically be built for a lower cost than a custom home, you have much less control over the details. The cabinets are standard, the flooring is the same, and window placement is not usually a choice you get to make.
When it comes down to it, a custom home can easily turn into your dream home, because you make the decisions of how things are done, what materials are used, and the details are all up to you.
