Tilson Homes
Aug 29, 2023

Tilson Live! Ask Us Anything About Building on Your Land - August 29, 2023

Build On Your Land, Live Seminars

On this week's episode of Tilson Live, Dawn and Eric talk about all the different aspects of building on your own land in Texas. They answer questions such as:

  • What is the average cost of adding a 3-car garage?
  • Does Tilson include driveways or landscaping?
  • Can you roll our land loan into a single mortgage at closing?
  • Is there a lien on my land if I used the EasyBuy program? 

With over 90 years of experience in rural home-building services, Tilson Homes is your trusted source for sound advice. We're here to help you make the best decisions when it comes to building your dream home. 

Seminar Notes:

  • 00:00 Intro Video
  • 01:02 Welcomes and Introductions
  • 04:34 Topic Introduction
  • 06:31 Viewer Welcomes
  • 06:55 What is an electric meter wrap?
  • 08:19 What is geo drilling?
  • 11:31 What is the build time in Burnet County?
  • 12:52 What is the cheapest build yall do?
  • 14:05 Does Tilson allow you to provide your own mirrors and light fixtures?
  • 16:11 Do you build in Iola Texas?
  • 16:39 Can we have a light fixture setup to be installed?
  • 19:59 Does Tilson Build Metal Buildings?
  • 20:19 Pros/Cons to Water Well VS. Co-op
  • 24:41 Do you have the same design choices at each sales park?
  • 26:58 Does Tilson offer hookups for future Generators or Solar?
  • 30:30 If I like multiple plans can I merge them?
  • 32:47 Does Tilson install solar?
  • 33:31 What is the average cost of adding a 3 car garage?
  • 34:38 When are the deed checks done?
  • 41:57 Are you required to have spray foam in Burnet County?
  • 42:57 What is the price difference between electric and gas? 
  • 45:51 What square footage did the Moore family end up at
  • 46:18 Does Tilson do driveways or landscaping?
  • 47:40 Is it preferred to use the design center closest to where you’re building? 
  • 48:29 Do today's Tilson slabs need watering?
  • 52:24 Can you roll a land loan into a single mortgage?
  • 53:39 Do all plans include a garage or can I add them?
  • 56:50 Do you offer water softeners with the houses?
  • 59:26 Can we do a carport instead of a garage?
  • 59:34 Can the Moore family plans be redesigned to have a cathedral ceiling?
  • 01:04:55 Is there a lien on the land with EasyBuy? 
  • 01:07:20 Do you have a preferred lender for final closing?
  • 01:08:00 Wrap-Ups and Goodbyes
Ask Tilson Homes a Question

Have Questions? Ask Us!

Have questions about building a new home with Tilson? We’re here to help you get started and guide you along the way. Fill out the form below and someone will be in touch shortly.