Custom, Spec, or Tract Home? Apache Junction AZ

Understanding the difference between custom homes, spec homes and tract homes.

Local Companies

CRAFTMAN50
480-235-8908
EAST MESA
MESA, AZ
Leslie Construction Co Inc
(480) 983-9383
2950 E 4th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ
Ca Balzer Construction
(480) 982-0176
571 N Al Sieber Rd
Apache Junction, AZ
K-Group SW Contractor
(480) 288-1794
2101 S Meridian Rd
Apache Junction, AZ
Apache Mountain Builders Inc
(480) 671-4977
1985 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ
Lee's Electric Inc
(480) 982-0502
Apache Junction, AZ
Lee's Vending Refrigeration Repair
(480) 982-3003
Apache Junction, AZ
Pulte Homes Peralta Hoa
(480) 671-0211
10043 E Peralta Canyon Dr
Apache Junction, AZ
Rjc Contracting Inc
(480) 357-0868
Apache Junction, AZ
Dig It Construction Llc
(480) 983-4003
210 W Gold Poppy St
Apache Junction, AZ

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Building a home is very exciting.  There are several options available to you.  You can build a custom home, a spec home, or a tract home.  Understanding the difference can help you to build the home that best suits your needs.

 

Custom home
A custom home is the ultimate in homebuilding.  The homebuyer has complete freedom to make all choices for the home, as long as it falls within local regulations.  The homebuyer usually works with a local general contractor or builder to build the custom home.  It can also be a good idea to use an architect to help draw up the floor plans.

 

Spec home
A common way to build a home other than the custom home route is to build a spec home.  Many larger home building companies and general contractors build homes and offer the homebuyer limited choices.  Although the complete freedom of a custom home is not available with a spec home, the homebuyer can usually choose from a set of floor plans and choose options such as lighting, cabinetry, flooring, paint, etc.

 

Tract home
A third choice in homebuilding is to build a tract home.  A tract home is at the other end in the spectrum of choice than custom homes.  Where with custom homes the homebuyer has complete choice, with a tract home there is no choice.  The tract home is pre-built and finished.  The general contractor already made all of the choices when building the home.  There is no wait to move into a tract home other than waiting for closing.

 

If you want to move into a new home, consider which option best suits your situation: a custom home, a spec home, or a tract home.  Cost, time, and your desire for input all factor into which home would be best for you.

 

Published on February 15, 2007

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EAST MESA
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