How to finance your new home

Travars Built Homes offers choices for your custom home financing.

Custom homes built on your lot require construction to perm financing. Our Preferred Lenders offer competitive rates and a variety of programs for you to choose from, including:

  • One or two time close options
  • Low down payments
  • And interest only payments during the construction phase

If you already own a lot, your lender will talk with you about how that can impact your construction loan.

If you are purchasing a lot for your home, the lender will talk with you about options, including wrapping the lot purchase into the construction to perm loan, with one transaction going forward.

And our three-step pre-build process enables you to know important information about land you are considering purchasing, and how site specific requirements can impact your bottom line.

Contact us for more details about your down payment, the lending process, custom home financing, and building on your lot:

    Do you own a lot?
    Yes, I own a lotNo, but I have a lot in mindNo, I'd like help finding a lot

    Location:
    Chatham CountyPittsboroDurhamChapel HillAnother Location in North CarolinaI am not building in North Carolina

    Sq Ft:
    2000 - 25002500 - 30003000 - 4000+

    Build Budget w/ site work (Lot additional):
    500 - 600K600 - 700K700 - 800K800 - 900K900K - Mil+

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    Based in Chatham County, North Carolina Travars Built Homes builders bring decades of award winning experience to custom home building. Learn what TBH has to offer, including direct communication with your builder team, pricing reliability, and third party certified energy efficiency.

    Custom Home Pricing

    Build costs are detailed and transparent at Travars Built Homes

    We don’t have a generic “price per square foot” because we build custom homes from cottage to estate. “Square feet” is only part of what custom home pricing is based on, including:

    • What is the architectural style?
    • How big is the footprint? 
    • How much square footage is downstairs?
    • How much square footage is upstairs?
    • How high are the ceilings?
    • How big and how many windows and doors?
    • How extensive is cabinetry and countertops in the kitchen, bathrooms, and mudroom?
    • How many bathrooms does the plan have, and how big are they?
    • Extensiveness of built-ins
    • Garage size
    • Covered porches, screen porches, outdoor living areas

    Knowing what it takes to build your new home at your homesite can make a big difference as you consider your choices. Build costs can differ depending on where you are building your home, due to things like:

    • Local regulations and impact fees
    • Community covenants
    • Topography
    • Water sources
    • Length of driveway
    • Streams, rock and other natural elements

    Looking for guidance on cost effectiveness and customization? Get started with transparent custom home pricing here: 

      Do you own a lot?
      Yes, I own a lotNo, but I have a lot in mindNo, I'd like help finding a lot

      Location:
      PittsboroDurhamChapel HillAnother Location in NCI am not building in NC

      Build Budget:
      400 - 450K450 - 500K500 - 600K600 - 700K700 - 800K800 - 900K900K+

      Browse new home photo tours by TBH, and search for floor plans by sq ft, beds, baths, plan type, and special features in our gallery.

      Custom Home Pricing
      Custom Home Pricing
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      Our Standards

      Travars Built Homes set the highest standards

      Travars Built Homes offer the highest quality standard features, finishes, materials and craftsmanship for custom homes in North Carolina.

      Your specifications package details everything that will be built into your new home, including features, finishes, options, and advantages.

      Search popular house plans, and contact us to learn more.

      Custom Home Building FAQs

      What are common new home construction questions? Read our FAQs about building a custom home in North Carolina, below:

      Can Travars Built Homes make customizations to floor plans?

      Yes. TBH is a custom home builder. What plan are you considering? What would you like to change? Let’s talk about ways to customize your floor plan to create your home the way you want it.

      Will you visit our home site (land), and let us know what to expect?

      Yes. Our build process includes a home site assessment about what it would take to build your floor plan at a specific location.

      What does it take to get a pricing quote for a new custom home?

      Our process is quick and easy! Just contact us to set up an appointment for your quote.

      Are Travars Built Homes turnkey?

      Yes. We take care of your custom home build from design ideas through completion: Permitting, site work (clearing, grading, septic, well, driveway) and construction.

      Will I have guidance in selecting my features and finishes?

      Yes. You will have five sessions with knowledgeable experts and local vendors who will help provide guidance for your selections. Bring ideas from our photo tours and other architectural design sources.

      What kind of warranty do you offer?

      We provide a 12 month builder warranty, as well as home warranties and other advantages.

      What kind of financing do I need for a custom home?

      Available homes can be purchased with a mortgage company of your choice. Construction loans are required for custom home financing. Ask about the lenders we work with and choose the program that fits you best.

      What is included in a base price?

      Your custom home pricing is transparent and precise – with flexibility for choices.

      Do we need to use your floor plans?

      Travars Built Homes are custom. Search our house plans gallery here, or let us know what you’re looking for.

      How long does it take to build a custom home?

      The typical timeframe to build is calculated based on your construction start date. It will depend on the size, type, and location of your home. Your online portal will keep you informed about how long it takes as your build progresses.

      Where do you build?

      Travars Built Homes builds incredible custom homes in Chatham County and surrounding regions extending into Alamance, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Randolph and Wake Counties. We’ll tell you what it takes, whether we build on your lot or ours.

      What is the price per square foot?

      There are many factors that go into the price per square foot of your new home. Tell us what plan you are interested in and where you are building your new home.

      How long is your wait list?

      We get started right away on the turnkey process! What’s a good time to talk about your build timeframe? 

      Do you still have custom home builder questions?

        Home Plan Type:
        All TypesOne story or RanchTwo StoryMaster on Main

        Sq Ft:
        1500 - 20002000 - 25002500 - 30003000 - 40004000+

        Build Budget:
        400 - 450K450 - 500K500 - 600K600 - 700K700K - 800K850K+

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        Direct communication with your builder team

        When you build a custom home with Travars Built Homes, our team will keep you informed and involved to help you make the right choices:

        • Before you sign your purchase agreement
        • At your lot assessment, to determine the fit of your plan to your homesite
        • At your Team Plan Review, to go over your blueprints together
        • On site, for “walk throughs” at each major portion of the build
        • At custom home showrooms, to help with selections

        Local custom home expertise

        Phil and Andrew Travars – both recognized by Professional Builder Magazine as “Top 40 under 40” professionals in the nation in the new home industry – have decades of local experience:

        • Building custom homes
        • Establishing reputations with inspectors and building departments
        • Forming deep partnerships with vendors, suppliers, contractors and businesses
        • Finding solutions to help your build go more smoothly

        Hands-on process to building a custom home

        We create your home together – the way you want it:

        • Modifying your floor plan to expand, turn, tweak, or change things you’d like to do differently
        • Creating secret passageways, secret pantries or other hideaways
        • Including aging in place, accessible, or special needs features
        • Creating special spaces – bigger pantries, more storage, more outdoor living areas… let’s talk about how to create the elements that matter most.

        Personal online custom home build portal

        With 24/7 access to information about everything that’s happening with your new home construction, you’ll have continual visibility to progress logs, selections, photos, calendars, and interactions with your team.

        Pricing reliability

        The in-depth quote to build a custom home with TBH will include turnkey elements from site work to construction, based on your specific location. The depth of detail will help you know what to expect across the entire build process.

        Third party certified energy efficiency

        Enjoy cleaner air comfort and savings on your monthly utility bills with built in energy efficiency from roof barrier to HVAC, lighting, insulation, windows, and sealed crawl space.

        Attention to detail

        Our homes are built with exceptional craftsmanship, materials and processes you won’t find elsewhere at this price point. Our integrity adheres to the highest standards in the industry.

        Extended 12 month custom home builder’s warranty

        Take a tour. See up close the attention to detail in high quality materials, processes and craftsmanship – backed by integrity, strength, and warranty.

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        Benefits of custom built homes in Chatham County, North Carolina
        Benefits of custom built homes in Chatham County, North Carolina

        Get in Touch with TBH

        We build new custom homes in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and the surrounding region. Contact us to find out more about:

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        (919) 812-3154
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