If it’s time to purchase a new house, consider having one custom-built. Houses erected by custom home builders often include many wonderful features their cookie-cutter counterparts lack, and these can add both beauty and functionality to residential spaces.

Refine your house search by looking for the following features and amenities:

Energy Efficient Appliances & Features

No modern home should be without energy-efficient appliances and features. Look for energy-efficient windows & exterior doors, low-flow showerheads, and high-quality attic insulation, as well as appliances with the Energy Star® seal of approval. Living in an energy-efficient home reduces your utility bills as well as your carbon footprint.

Quality Building Materials

From the lumber used to construct your exterior walls, sub-floor and roof, to the exterior siding and windows installed, clarify with your builder the types and quality of materials that will be used to construct your custom home.  Inquire of any builder or manufacturer warranties associated with materials.     

Open Floor Plan

Open floor plans offer the versatility people seek when arranging furniture and decorating a home. They also make homes seem larger than they are and create an airy feeling ideal for entertaining family and friends, as no one will feel closed off or boxed in.

Plenty of Storage

Walk-in closets, lazy Susans, hall closets, and other storage areas are always appealing, especially if cabinets and similar spaces are within easy reach. Having to use a chair or ladder to access most of the storage in a home is far from preferable.

Fencing & Landscaping

High-quality fencing & landscaping integrated into the design off a custom house is another must for many homebuyers. Landscaping and fencing can also be used to delineate patios and gardens from the rest of the yard. If you have children or pets, desire a more private residential space, or are concerned about security, look for homes with privacy rather than ornamental fencing.

Johnson Imperial Homes offers a talented team of custom home builders proudly serving Hasting, NE, and the surrounding area. In business since 1918, this premier commercial and residential construction company provides the high-quality, detailed work customers need, whether they are interested in land development, office space construction, or other real estate development services. Call (402) 461-4100 to schedule a consultation or visit the website for more information.