Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "Systems-Built" home?The term "systems-built" reflects the hi-tech way we build our homes. Our homes are built entirely indoors in state-of-the-art facilities to keep your home safe and dry from the elements. It is built by skilled craftsmen, and inspected numerous times to deliver the high quality you expect. We believe it's a better way to build and after you've evaluated the variety of homes we offer, our construction process, and the quality of our homes, we're confident you will feel the same way.
What are the advantages of systems-built?
These are many advantages... here are just a few..
Home is not exposed to rain or snow, keeping home dry
Home built indoors where it's secured, thereby reducing vandalism problems
Skilled craftsmen work on what they are trained for, with numerous quality control checks
Home built faster, reducing time for construction loans and saving you money
2x6 exterior walls with R-19 insulation for added strength and energy savings
Quality building materials and options at discount due to volume purchasing
Do you offer Energy Star or Green Built Certification?
Absolutely! Energy Star certification alone makes your home anywhere from 15% to 50% more efficient. When you go Green Built you also get the Energy Star as well. Please call for more details.
Do you offer custom floor plans?These are many advantages... here are just a few..
Home is not exposed to rain or snow, keeping home dry
Home built indoors where it's secured, thereby reducing vandalism problems
Skilled craftsmen work on what they are trained for, with numerous quality control checks
Home built faster, reducing time for construction loans and saving you money
2x6 exterior walls with R-19 insulation for added strength and energy savings
Quality building materials and options at discount due to volume purchasing
Do you offer Energy Star or Green Built Certification?
Absolutely! Energy Star certification alone makes your home anywhere from 15% to 50% more efficient. When you go Green Built you also get the Energy Star as well. Please call for more details.
Yes, we are happy to build any custom plan, whether it is yours, ours, or someone else's design. Even though we have hundreds of plans on this website, we understand that "one size does not fit all".
What is your warranty policy?
Your home has a one-year warranty from the manufacturer on material and workmanship, plus they also provide a 10 year extended warranty. Likewise Country Living Homes warrants our work for one year.
Do you offer financing? What type of loan do I need?
Yes, over the years we have established relationships with many banks and lenders. The type of loan you need is a construction-to-perm loan which finances the construction of your home and then modifies to your 30-year permanent mortgage when your home is complete. Been told you cannot obtain a construction-to-perm loan?... some of our lenders offer a 2-step loan process which achieves the same thing.
Do I have to already own the land before I can build?
No! The lender can finance the purchase of your land and your home at the same time.
Do you offer financing? What type of loan do I need?
Yes, over the years we have established relationships with many banks and lenders. The type of loan you need is a construction-to-perm loan which finances the construction of your home and then modifies to your 30-year permanent mortgage when your home is complete. Been told you cannot obtain a construction-to-perm loan?... some of our lenders offer a 2-step loan process which achieves the same thing.
Do I have to already own the land before I can build?
No! The lender can finance the purchase of your land and your home at the same time.