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How to Get a Unika Home

There are two ways to get your dream Unika Home: the Unika Custom Home and the Unika Curated Home. Each approach offers distinct advantages to suit your unique needs and preferences.

Unika Custom Home

  • Full control: It's your land, and you have the freedom to choose your architect and designers, assembling your own team.
  • More bang for your buck: Without the typical projections and risk factors built into the project price, you gain more control and customization of the home.
  • Full customization: You not only have full control over the team but also over their work. you enjoy complete freedom over every decision big and small such as interior design selections, type of installation, AC systems, generator options, and pool inclusion.

Unika Curated Home

  • Reduced price of entry: With just a deposit, you are not financing the entire project, making it a more affordable option initially.
  • Quicker completion: All the preliminary work, including drawing up and finalizing designs, obtaining permits, and other necessary permissions, is handled for you.
  • Some customization allowed: Depending on how early in the construction phase you purchase the home, you may have the opportunity to customize certain aspects of the home to better suit your preferences.

Custom Home Process

1: Consultation

In the consultation phase, you'll have a one-on-one meeting with Pablo to share your vision and budget for your new home. Together, you'll discuss preliminary plans and agree on an initial budget. Following this meeting, Pablo will draft a proposal to ensure the project direction aligns with your financial parameters and overall vision.

2: Conceptualization/Schematic Design

During this phase, you'll collaborate with Pablo and an architect to brainstorm and develop ideas, transforming your vision into a tangible plan that fits the chosen site. This collaborative effort ensures that your desires and the site's possibilities are harmoniously integrated.

3: Designing Your Dream Home

This phase involves detailed planning and designing of your home. You'll work closely with your team to refine every aspect of the design, ensuring it meets your standards and expectations.

4: Finalization of Pricing and Specifications

In this stage, you'll finalize all project details, including prices and engineering specifications. You'll establish interior elevations and create detailed plans for city submission. This phase concludes with determining the final project price for the construction contract, setting the stage for permitting.

5: Permitting and Loan Approval

With finalized plans, you'll move on to obtaining the necessary permits and securing loan approval. This phase ensures all legal and financial aspects are in order before construction begins.

6: Construction

During construction, you'll receive a schedule with monthly updates on the build's progress, timeline, and budget. A dedicated team, including Pablo, a project manager, and a project coordinator, will oversee the project. You'll have the opportunity to meet on-site every few weeks to walk through the project with your team, witnessing your dream home come to life. Throughout this process, you'll select and approve fixtures and finishes weekly, making sure the final touches reflect your personal style.

Curated Home Process

For those opting for a Curated Home, the process is significantly simpler. All you need to do is:

Visit us, inquire about our ongoing projects, choose a home that suits you, and put down a deposit.

This approach is ideal for busy home buyers who don’t have the time to find a lot or navigate the entire building process. This process is also less time-consuming, and if you purchase early enough in the construction phase, you can collaborate with Unika’s designer or bring in your own to customize finishes and details to your liking. Despite the simpler process, you will still receive a home of the same high quality as our custom builds, crafted with the same level of care and attention to detail.

Trust Our Unique Expertise to Deliver Your Dream Home

No matter which option you choose, you will end up with a high-quality home built by experienced craftsmen and artisans, ensuring perfection in every detail. Unika Homes is dedicated to creating spaces where you and your family can make cherished memories and build a future together.