When the home of your dreams, in your preferred neighbourhood is a rare find or just doesn’t exist, the decision to build rather than buy might be right for you. 


LET OUR EXPERIENCE GUIDE YOU


David has over 12 years of helping people through the home building process, and he can do the same for you. He will guide the process from the early planning stages and finding a great lot in a choice neighbourhood, to pairing with the right team who will build the home. Solid experience in supporting custom builds keeps David connected to the best local builders, interior designers, architects, and other related professionals. 

PLANNING AND CONSULTATION STAGE


The first step of bringing your dreams to life is to get planning! Get the details down on paper – what are you looking to build, where would you like to live – and include some “Plan B” options. Work with your team to determine costs, potential roadblocks (and alternatives to suit Plan B), and timeline. As the plan starts to come together, that dream will have enough reality applied to it to kick things into the “let’s do this” phase!

SET REALISTIC BUDGETS


Setting a project budget requires some professional help. To determine overall budget, you will need to complete the planning stage to have a good sense of property size and building square footage. With help, you’ll work through the breakdown of costs for different materials, required permits, professional fees, etc. This legwork will get you to a total number that might send you back to the planning stage for revisions, or will lead to the next step.

ARRANGE FINANCING


Budget in hand, with some contingency funds worked into the bottom line, arrange with your lender as required to move ahead with Operation Dream Home. Be ready to strike when the perfect lot for your home plans hits the market!

FIND THE PERFECT LOT


Look back to your plan and consider what type of lot you want (or need). Consider neighbourhood, lot size and shape, current landscaping or geographical features. Finding your perfect lot might mean unchartered territory, or it might require a rebuild on an existing property. Lean on your REALTOR® to find the lot that ticks all of your “must-have” boxes.

FIND THE RIGHT BUILDER AND DESIGNER


Assemble your team – the right builder and designer are the ones that are right for you. Consider your style vs their portfolio of experience. Look for a sense of understanding each other – with the right team, communication will flow easier and the process will have fewer bumps along the way. You’ll be spending some serious time together – so find some team members that you enjoy!

PLAN, PLAN AND PLAN SOME MORE


So many decisions…allow for the time to make the right ones for you. You will not just have to live with your decisions, you’re going to live IN your decisions. Take the time, explore the options, get the advice, and work at it until you know it’s going to be great!

START THE BUILD


This is where the groundwork pays off. When you’ve researched and planned, and you’ve put the best team for the job into place – the magic will happen as your home begins to literally take shape. Stay available but don’t try to do the jobs of the team you’ve assembled to build your home.

MOVE RIGHT IN


It’s all yours. The planning and decision-making paid off, the crew has left their work site, and it’s time to enjoy your own dream home. Put out the welcome mat – or take your time getting to know your new space!

Get In Touch

David Matiru

Phone: 778.688.6977

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Office Info

Stilhavn Real Estate Services

104-2770 Valley Centre Ave  North Vancouver ,  BC   V7J 0C8 

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