How Hard Is It to Build a New Home?

October 7, 2025

You don’t have to do it alone. We make home building easy!

Whether you are a couple or an individual, the idea of building your own home seems like something only the wealthiest and most competent could do. Building your own home can be a way to secure affordable, efficient housing for yourself and an investment opportunity down the road. How hard is it to build a new home? 

Challenges in Building a New Home

Laws and Regulations

Understanding the laws and regulations of home building in your area is key to successful home construction. In Maryland, you need to know the laws and regulations of developing land and building on that land. There could be a minimum or maximum building size and height. Each property falls into a specific zoning.

Finances

Always buy below your means. Even though getting a mortgage usually entails getting a loan, you will need to be able to afford those monthly payments comfortably. In the construction of your home, have buffer funds to support any unexpected expenses.

Home Design

Not everyone is built to be a professional home designer. Sure, you can think of an efficient way to create a floor plan with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room, but some floor plans are much more efficient than others.

Finding Land

Land is more complex than you might think. You can’t just develop any piece of land. The land must be able to drain rainwater, it needs to be safe from flooding, and it needs to be buildable. It’s best to research as much as possible or work with a residential land realtor before making an offer.

Building the Home

Building the home involves sourcing and organizing multiple contractors for residential construction, plumbing, sewer, electricity, gas, etc. It takes superb organization and business skills to communicate with and orchestrate all parties.

New Home Builders Make Home Building Easy

New home builders give you a single company of experts to work with. Ameri-Star Homes specializes in building move-in ready homes and customizable homes in central Maryland. Learn more about us on our website and by reaching out today.

Let Ameri-Star Homes Build Your New Custom Home!

Ameri-Star Homes was built on the idea that a home is not complete until the homeowner is 100% satisfied. That’s right, completely satisfied homeowners. Whether you want a home built on one of our home sites or on your own land, count on the same high quality from Ameri-Star. We have set out to exceed all your expectations of integrity, affordability, and customer satisfaction. Build lasting memories for years to come with Ameri-Star Homes. 

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