--- title: The Home Building Process | Carolina Custom Homes Blog | Carolina Custom Homes (2) description: Carolina Custom Homes of Burlington was founded with a mission to provide customers with an alternative, greener way to build. We partner with North Carolina’s top manufacturers to create both practical and luxurious designs for your home. We maintain a low operating overhead, which means that more of your money goes towards designing and building your perfect home. We provide you with high quality, custom modular homes at an unbeatable value. 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Start Here!](https://nccustommodulars.com/new-to-home-buying-with-carolina-custom-homes/) - [Modular vs Traditional](https://nccustommodulars.com/modular-vs-traditional-homes/) - [Energy Efficiency](https://nccustommodulars.com/energy-efficient-homes/) - [Affordable Custom Built Modular Homes](https://nccustommodulars.com/custom-modular-homes-nc-home-builders/) - [Carolina Custom Home’s Modular Home Construction Timeline](https://nccustommodulars.com/modular-home-construction/) - [Virtual Tours](https://nccustommodulars.com/virtual-home-tours/) - [Floor Plans](https://nccustommodulars.com/properties/) - [Buying Guides](https://nccustommodulars.com/ebooks-and-fact-sheets/) - [Ebooks & Fact Sheets](https://nccustommodulars.com/ebooks-and-fact-sheets/) - [Free Webinar Modulars 101: Your Guide to Customization](https://nccustommodulars.com/webinar/) - [FAQs](https://nccustommodulars.com/faqs/) - [Blog](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/) - [About](https://nccustommodulars.com/about/) - [Contact](https://nccustommodulars.com/contact/) [![Carolina_Custom_Homes_logo-BLACK-web](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carolina_Custom_Homes_logo-BLACK-web.webp?width=250&height=74&name=Carolina_Custom_Homes_logo-BLACK-web.webp "Carolina_Custom_Homes_logo-BLACK-web")](https://www.nccustommodulars.com/) - [Why Modulars](https://nccustommodulars.com/custom-homes-north-carolina/) - [Our Advantage](https://nccustommodulars.com/custom-homes-north-carolina/) - [Our Building Process](https://nccustommodulars.com/carolina-custom-homes-building-process/) - [New to Modular Home Buying? Start Here!](https://nccustommodulars.com/new-to-home-buying-with-carolina-custom-homes/) - [Modular vs Traditional](https://nccustommodulars.com/modular-vs-traditional-homes/) - [Energy Efficiency](https://nccustommodulars.com/energy-efficient-homes/) - [Affordable Custom Built Modular Homes](https://nccustommodulars.com/custom-modular-homes-nc-home-builders/) - [Carolina Custom Home’s Modular Home Construction Timeline](https://nccustommodulars.com/modular-home-construction/) - [Virtual Tours](https://nccustommodulars.com/virtual-home-tours/) - [Floor Plans](https://nccustommodulars.com/properties/) - [Buying Guides](https://nccustommodulars.com/ebooks-and-fact-sheets/) - [Ebooks & Fact Sheets](https://nccustommodulars.com/ebooks-and-fact-sheets/) - [Free Webinar Modulars 101: Your Guide to Customization](https://nccustommodulars.com/webinar/) - [FAQs](https://nccustommodulars.com/faqs/) - [Blog](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/) - [About](https://nccustommodulars.com/about/) - [Contact](https://nccustommodulars.com/contact/) ## Carolina Custom Homes ![](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/CarolinaCustomHomes%20-June2017/images/Carolina_Custom_Homes_logo-BLACK-web.png) Carolina Custom Homes of Burlington was founded with a mission to provide customers with an alternative, greener way to build. We partner with North Carolina’s top manufacturers to create both practical and luxurious designs for your home. We maintain a low operating overhead, which means that more of your money goes towards designing and building your perfect home. We provide you with high quality, custom modular homes at an unbeatable value. ### Recent Posts Sep**16** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/build-house-get-money-in-order#comments-listing) ### [Can I Afford to Build a House? 3 Steps to Getting Your Money in Order](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/build-house-get-money-in-order) Categories: [Home Builders](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/home-builders) ![Can I Afford to Build a House? 3 Steps to Getting Your Money in Order](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/CCH_BP-1.jpg) We’ve shared quite a bit of information regarding the actual building process at Carolina Custom Homes, but we’ve realized that folks also have a lot of questions about the necessary steps to take before they commit to the building process. So, if you’re looking forward to building your dream home, but aren’t sure how to start getting your money in order to do so, this one’s for you. Typically, whether you’re buying an existing home or are looking to build a home, getting your money sorted out should look something like this: Sep**04** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/5-step-homebuilding-process#comments-listing) ### [The Homebuilding Process: 5 Steps to Building Your Dream Home](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/5-step-homebuilding-process) Categories: [Home Building Process](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/home-building-process) ![The Homebuilding Process: 5 Steps to Building Your Dream Home](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/CCH_BP_2.jpg) Whether you’re a first time home builder or you’ve been through this before, the building process can feel overwhelming. Here’s the good news: everything from working with real estate agents, finding land, and choosing your floor plan can and should be simple, approachable, and even enjoyable. How? By partnering with a team who  is up front and consistent with their policies and processes. On top of giving you the freedom and enjoyment of making your dream home a reality, when you partner with the right homebuilders, you can count on: Jun**17** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/what-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house#comments-listing) ### [What Does it Take to Buy a House?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/what-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house) Categories: [Custom Homes](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/custom-homes), [First Time Homebuyer](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/first-time-homebuyer), [Home Building Process](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/home-building-process) ![What Does it Take to Buy a House?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/coupletalkingtorealtor.jpg) We hear from homebuilders and homebuyers alike that both processes can seem daunting and overwhelming when you’re just getting started. Take the mystery and anxiety out of buying a home process by getting a quick overview of the home buying process. Mar**19** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/first-home-build-or-buy#comments-listing) ### [First Time Homebuyer: To Build or to Buy?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/first-home-build-or-buy) Categories: [Free Resources](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/free-resources), [First Time Homebuyer](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/first-time-homebuyer), [Home Building Process](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/home-building-process) ![First Time Homebuyer: To Build or to Buy?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/frontofhouse.jpg) You’re buying your first home and you’re trying to decide the big question: to build, or to buy?  Most first time homebuyers consider building to be too expensive, a dream too big to attain. Today we want to consider some pros of buying an existing home or building a new one. Mar**14** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/choosing-a-realtor#comments-listing) ### [Choosing a Realtor: Find “the One” & Get Home Faster with These Tips](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/choosing-a-realtor) Categories: [Free Resources](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/free-resources), [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/tips-and-tricks), [First Time Homebuyer](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/first-time-homebuyer) ![Choosing a Realtor: Find “the One” & Get Home Faster with These Tips](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/Realestateagentgivingkeytocouple.jpg) **Buying your first home is chock full of questions:** Mar**01** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/realtor-spotlight-homes-by-vali-jess#comments-listing) ### [Realtor Spotlight - Homes by Vali and Jess](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/realtor-spotlight-homes-by-vali-jess) Categories: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/tips-and-tricks), [Modular Homes](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/modular-homes) ![Realtor Spotlight - Homes by Vali and Jess](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/Realtor-Spotlight---Homes-by-Vali-and-Jess.jpg) Today we’re going to be doing something a little different - we’re highlighting one of our top realtor relationships!  No business can be successful without good partnerships, and our relationship with Vali Paquette and Jessica Bryant at Homes by Vali and Jess has been an important factor in our growth over the last couple of years.  We sat down with the two of them and talked about their business and what it’s like working with us here at Carolina Custom Homes. Feb**12** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/inherited-land#comments-listing) ### [So You Inherited Land, Now What?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/inherited-land) Categories: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/tips-and-tricks), [Home Building Process](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/home-building-process) ![So You Inherited Land, Now What?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/%5BBP-C%5D%20So%20You%20Inherited%20Land%2c%20Now%20What%3F.jpg) ## **Do you *already* have the deed or are you *about* to inherit land?** If you’re about to inherit land but the deed is not yet in your name, you’ll need to receive a transfer of ownership from the executor of the estate (who must be appointed by the court during the probate process), and you’ll need to make sure all the [legal odds and ends](https://info.legalzoom.com/process-inheriting-land-21544.html)are tied up before you make any long-term plans for the inherited estate. Feb**07** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/how-to-pick-a-lot-to-build-a-house#comments-listing) ### [How to Pick a Lot to Build a House](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/how-to-pick-a-lot-to-build-a-house) Categories: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/tips-and-tricks), [Home Building Process](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/home-building-process) ![How to Pick a Lot to Build a House](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/02.19%20%5BBP-B%5D%C2%A0How%20to%20Pick%20a%20Lot%20to%20Build%20a%20House.jpg) ## **Choosing a building site for the construction of your home.** Building your dream home is full of exciting, fun decisions. However, before you can get started on designing the floor plan, choosing paint colors, and calling dibs on the best bedrooms or home offices, you have to find a piece of land on which to build your new house. Whether you’re purchasing land in a subdivision or a rural area, you’ll want to ask yourself a few questions to help you figure out which one is the perfect lot for you: Feb**04** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/first-time-home-buyer-mistakes#comments-listing) ### [5 First-Time Homebuyers' Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/first-time-home-buyer-mistakes) Categories: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/tips-and-tricks), [First Time Homebuyer](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/first-time-homebuyer) ![5 First-Time Homebuyers' Mistakes to Avoid](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/01.19%20%5BBP-B%5D%C2%A05%20First%20Time%20Homebuyers%E2%80%99%20Mistakes%20to%20Avoid.jpg) ## Not thinking about your long-term plans Many first time home buyers are quick to buy a home when they realize they qualify for programs that allow them to put down a smaller down payment and get a house sooner than they originally planned, but have you really thought about the long-term implications of buying a home? Here are a few questions to consider: Feb**01** [No Comments](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/improve-credit-score-to-buy-a-house#comments-listing) ### [How Can I Improve My Credit Score and Buy a House?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/improve-credit-score-to-buy-a-house) Categories: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/tips-and-tricks), [First Time Homebuyer](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/topic/first-time-homebuyer) ![How Can I Improve My Credit Score and Buy a House?](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hubfs/Man-stressed-over-credit-card-debt.jpg) ## How does my credit rating relate to buying a home? **When you apply for a mortgage loan, mortgage lenders look at several different factors, such as:** [1](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/author/carolina-custom-homes/page/1) [2](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/author/carolina-custom-homes/page/2) [3](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/author/carolina-custom-homes/page/3) [4](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/author/carolina-custom-homes/page/4) ### Categories - [Tips and Tricks (16)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Modular Homes (15)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/modular-homes) - [Home Building Process (11)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/home-building-process) - [First Time Homebuyer (6)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/first-time-homebuyer) - [Free Resources (5)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/free-resources) - [Home Builders (5)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/home-builders) - [Custom Homes (4)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/custom-homes) - [Home Decor (1)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/home-decor) - [Home Maintenance (1)](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/tag/home-maintenance) ### Recent Posts [Modular Home Construction Timeline: What to Expect from Start to Finish](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/construction-timeline) Fri - 01 Nov - 11:21 AM Building a new home is an exciting adventure, especially for families looking to create a space,... [Read more](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/construction-timeline) [How to Choose the Right Location for Your Modular Home](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/how-to-choose-the-right-location-for-your-modular-home) Wed - 16 Oct - 09:20 AM The allure of modular homes has skyrocketed, offering aspiring homeowners a tantalizing blend of,... [Read more](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/how-to-choose-the-right-location-for-your-modular-home) [Real Customer Stories: Building Dreams with Carolina Custom Homes](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/real-customer-stories-building-dreams-with-carolina-custom-homes) Mon - 30 Sep - 10:04 AM Imagine a home perfectly tailored to your desires, a space that reflects your personality and meets,... [Read more](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/real-customer-stories-building-dreams-with-carolina-custom-homes) [Customizing Your Modular Home: Top Features and Add-Ons to Consider](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/about-modular-homes/addressing-common-myths-about-modular-homes) Thu - 22 Aug - 08:54 AM Have you ever dreamed of a home that perfectly reflects your style and meets your needs? With,... [Read more](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/about-modular-homes/addressing-common-myths-about-modular-homes) [Addressing Common Myths About Modular Homes](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/addressing-common-myths-about-modular-homes) Wed - 31 Jul - 01:55 PM Choosing a place to call home is one of the most significant decisions you can make. For many,,... [Read more](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/the-home-building-process/addressing-common-myths-about-modular-homes) ## About Us Carolina Custom Homes of Burlington was founded with the concept of providing customers an alternative, greener way to build. Partnering with North Carolina’s top manufacturers and maintaining a low operating overhead allows us to provide unmatched custom modular homes at an unbeatable value. With 40+ years of home building experience on our team we are confident we will deliver the most professional, experienced service available in the customized modular home industry today! Read More --- ![All_White-01---200x60](https://blog.nccustommodulars.com/hs-fs/hubfs/All_White-01---200x60.png?width=200&height=60&name=All_White-01---200x60.png)   ### Recent Posts ## Contact Information **Address:** [2450 N. 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