Congratulations! You've decided to build your dream home, but how do you navigate the sometimes arduous process of choosing a builder? Before you delve into one of the largest investments of your lifetime, there are many factors to consider.

The quality of your new home will be determined by the expertise of your builder. Having a specific home style in mind, setting a price range, and selecting a location are all important criteria that will play a role in choosing a builder that's right for you.

Once you've narrowed down the list of potential builders in your desired area, your homework begins. Visit model homes and examine the quality and workmanship. Tour homes under construction at various stages: frame, mechanical, insulation and drywall stages. Talk to previous buyers- that's a guaranteed method to get honest opinions and testimonials as to their satisfaction in working with a particular builder.

Throughout your search for a builder, chances are you'll find yourself coming back to the same builder. Your efforts have paid off! You've found your builder.