How to Select a Homesite

If your plans for 2025 include the purchase of one of the new construction Grand Forks homes, you’ve probably been focusing on what you want your new house to look like. While the design of the house is obviously one of the most important features, the location where you build your home matters, too. We have some tips to help you find just the right homesite to build your own home.

Size does matter when purchasing a homesite. While lots may look spacious when empty, you need to keep in mind how it will look once your home is built. Think about the placement of your home on the lot, as well, depending on the size of the front yard and backyard you’re envisioning. Learn about any potential site hindrances that may limit where you can build on the site.

One of the other biggest issues to keep in mind is the way the sun will hit the home throughout the day. It’s important to keep the directional layout of the home in mind, so think about where you want the most sunlight coming in and choose the lot that will best aid that. Natural light and the amount of direct sunlight your homesite receives can make a difference in your enjoyment of your home, and even help make it more energy efficient.

Most people are buying homesites that are part of planned communities, so you’ll have a choice of lots that are already prepared with new homes in mind. Still, you also need to think about where in the community you want your homesite to be located. Corner lots, lots in the front or the back of the neighborhood, and likely traffic are all issues to keep in mind, depending on your personal wants and needs.

Whether you’re choosing a singular private lot or one within a planned neighborhood, you want to find a homesite that lives up to your wishes. From its location to daily needs and amenities to the surrounding scenery, spend some time thinking about what is most important to you beyond the home itself. Make lists of what you want from a homesite, and visit potential sites at various times of the day to see surrounding traffic as well as how the light hits the site.Take plenty of photos to help you also get a feel for where on the lot you want to build.

If you’re starting the search for a new home, we have a variety of options for you, including the Grand Valley community of new Grand Forks homes. There are plenty of excellent lots to help you choose the one that is right for you, so contact us today to get started on building your dream home in 2025.

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This post was written by Crary Real Estate