Tilson Homes
Nov 4, 2025

Tilson Live! Ask Us Anything About Building A Custom Home On Your Land - November 4th, 2025

Build On Your Land, Live Seminars

Curious about building a custom home on your land in Texas? You've come to the right place! In this Tilson Live! Ask Us Anything episode, Eric and Dawn answer all of your top questions regarding the homebuilding process.

We dive deep into valuable topics like site preparation, what happens at your stakeout and design meetings, and we explain how Tilson breaks down pricing for new homes. Watch here to learn more about septic systems in Texas (aerobic vs. conventional), construction timelines, financing options like our EasyBuy program and one-time close loans, and even tips for those who may be building from out-of-state.



Seminar Notes:

  • 00:00 Intro Video
  • 00:55 Welcomes & Introductions
  • 06:40 Topic Introduction: Ask Us Anything
  • 07:20 Stakeout & Design Meetings Explained
  • 13:43 Foundation Bid Timelines
  • 20:15 Why We Don't Use Cost-Per-Square-Foot
  • 26:26 Key Phases for Out-of-State Builders
  • 38:41 Land Search Tips
  • 43:13 Septic Deep-Dive: Conventional vs. Aerobic
  • 52:29 Including a Shop in Your Loan & Appraisal
  • 54:05 Financing: EasyBuy & One-Time Close Loans
  • 58:15 Upcoming Seminars
  • 01:00:44 Construction Timeline
  • 01:04:47 Wrap-Up & Goodbyes
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