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Choosing a home builder in Oregon is a key step in the journey that leads to your dream home. Before you choose a home builder however, knowing the right questions to ask before you proceed in the contract and building process can alleviate a lot of unknowns that may come up along the way, and ensure you’ve chosen the right fit for what needs and desires you envision in the build of your new home. Asking potential home builders the questions below will ensure you choose the right builder to create your new home — and give you confidence in your choice.

Building your custom Oregon coast home will be one of the largest investments that you make in life so it’s natural that you want to choose the builders to complete the project. Before starting your project with a custom home builder, ensure you understand all of the components that come with expectations of costs, contract details, the building process. Below you’ll find a list of our most frequently asked questions we often receive before the building process begins. You can also find answers to these questions in our FAQ page.

  • I’m thinking of building a home on the Oregon coast – what is the first step?
  • What happens next?
  • Are there more steps before the building process starts?
  • What will the building contract include?
  • How will change orders be handled?
  • Another contractor bid lower than you – Why should I choose Halvorson-Mason?
  • I notice you have a CCB number. What is that, and why is it important?
  • What permits will building a home require?
  • Does Halvorson-Mason warranty its homes?

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There may be other important questions you wish to ask, so do not hesitate to ask them. We share in the excitement for the decision you’ve made to embark on an exciting journey that will lead to your dream home. As you progress through each stage —finding, buying, designing and building your new home—we hope we can assist you in anything along the way and to be your trusted resource for your custom home build project.