frequently asked questions |
PRICING
"What is your base pricing? How much will “X” plan cost to build on my lot?"
To give you the best idea of pricing we look at three factors.
- Land--What it’s going to cost to get a lot ready to build a home. This ranges from site work, well & septic, clearing, hauling, etc. Additionally, we need to consider features like length of driveway, critical slopes, etc. Without knowing these details of your specific lot, we really can’t give you an accurate estimate of costs.
- Plans--What type of home are you looking to build? Footprint and design of the plan play a big role. Have you looked at our plans page? Are there any that stand out to you? We can modify one of our semi-custom plans or work with you on a custom set of plans. On our plans page, you will notice "$" symbols that notate the general cost per plan.
- Finishes— You can take a look at our standards page or our semi-custom homes and then our custom homes operate on a cost+ structure, which will depend on your specific needs, tastes and building commodity prices at the time you build.
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"How long does it take to build?"
On average it takes around 10-14 months from contract to move-in day on a semi-custom home with us. For full custom builds you can expect a longer timeframe. *However, that is an estimate as building is a living moving ecosystem that is affected by: municipalities, permitting, weather, utility companies, supply chain disruptions, etc.
FINANCING
"Do you offer financing?"
For financing on lots owned by Evergreen, clients can build with a deposit and Evergreen will finance the vertical construction of the house. In that instance, the client gets a traditional loan and closes when the house is fully complete. Any deposit would be credited towards the final financing and sales price. In instances where the client or a third-party owns the lot, than the client would need to either get construction to perm financing or some other financing to fund the build.
References
"Can we speak to a former client as a reference?"
We are happy to provide references, but we realize that it can seem biased. Feel free to checkout our Testimonials page to see what past clients have said about building with us. Moreover, we encourage you to contact local realtors or licensed home inspectors as they have likely worked with us.
Important things to know about our market
First and foremost, this is a fantastic place to live and vacation. See what HGTV says— Hidden Gems: Best Small Downtowns in America | HGTV
"The Development Areas represent 5% of the County, or 37 square miles, and are identified by the various colors indicating designated areas for housing, commercial development, light-industrial uses, open spaces, and other uses. The Rural Area is approximately 95% of the county, or 689 square miles — it is rendered in white here, making it appear empty.” ~Albemarle County Rural Area – PEC Interactive Map – The Piedmont Environmental Council
Further reference--To expand growth areas or not to expand? Albemarle CAC members weigh in – Information Charlottesville
"The Development Areas represent 5% of the County, or 37 square miles, and are identified by the various colors indicating designated areas for housing, commercial development, light-industrial uses, open spaces, and other uses. The Rural Area is approximately 95% of the county, or 689 square miles — it is rendered in white here, making it appear empty.” ~Albemarle County Rural Area – PEC Interactive Map – The Piedmont Environmental Council
Further reference--To expand growth areas or not to expand? Albemarle CAC members weigh in – Information Charlottesville
