Choosing Your Builder

Congratulations—you’ve decided to build a new home! However, once you’ve made this life-changing decision, your options may seem overwhelming.

The first step in finding your builder is to decide what type of home you want. Would you prefer a custom home, or would you rather work with a production home builder? Custom home builders generally build one-of-a-kind houses, usually on land you own. They generally build 25 or fewer homes annually, and focus on high-end, single-family homes. Some custom builders also may offer design/build services.

On the other hand, production home builders generally build on land they own using stock plans, though they usually offer a variety of plan choices and options. Production builders are frequently large-volume builders (more than 25 homes per year), and build all types of housing at various price points.

When examining a home, look at the quality of the construction features. Inspect the quality of the cabinetry, carpeting, trimwork and paint and never hesitate to ask the builder or the builder's representative your questions. What seems like an insignificant question might yield an important answer.

Remember that cost is not a direct measure of quality. High quality combines good design and fine products and materials with superior workmanship and proper installation.

2010 Parade of HomesSM
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If you missed the 2010 Parade of Homes.... no worries! Click here to download a copy of the 2010 Parade of Homes Guidebook.
Please allow a few minutes to dowload the pdf.

Tickets The Greater Lansing Home Builders & Remodelers Association would like to thank the attendees of the Parade of Homes. Proceeds from ticket sales help support 25 local charities. Special thanks for MSU Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the 2010 Parade of Homes.

Parade of Homes History:
Since 1957, the Greater Lansing Home Builders & Remodelers Association has proudly presented the Parade of Homes. This annual event allows the public to tour newly-constructed homes, and remodeled projects built by the area's finest builders. You'll find a wide range of prices, sizes, and styles featuring the latest in construction, design, and decorating techniques. Builders are present in their homes so participants can meet and talk with them. The Parade of Homes promotes homeownership, professionalism, and increases the public's awareness of our members who have been building Lansing neighborhoods since 1944.

Interested in looking for your dream house or looking for one of the builders that was in a past Parade of Homes? Click on the virtual tour links below.


View the Virtual Tour for all 2010 Parade Homes

View the Virtual Tour for all 2009 Parade Homes

View the Virtual Tour for all 2008 Parade Homes

View the Virtual Tour for all 2007 Parade Homes

View the Virtual Tour for all 2006 Parade Homes

 

 

2010 Home Building & Remodeling Show was a huge success. If you missed the show you can visit the exhibitor listing to see who was at the show. Thank you to everyone who continues to support GLHB&RA!

Home Building & Remodeling Show has MOVED!
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Interested Exhibitors contact Lacey. Sign Up Today! Check out our layout.