Building a house checklist is a good idea for anyone deciding to have their own home built. It helps keep you informed of what is happening, and when it needs to happen. Building a house checklist is just important for the home builder or contractor doing the job as it will help keep them organized,…
Before signing a contract you should always inquire about the new home warranty program offered by the builder. You can learn a lot about a builder by learning about the warranty he offers. Each type of builder offers their own sort of warranty, so be sure to run a Google search of the warranty company…
Building your own green home is the obvious choice for success in the 21st century. With utilities on the rise, energy efficient green housing is definitely the way to go. Also with the recent increase in natural disasters, the strength and durability offered by new green construction materials will see your family far into the…
The average custom home building costs for custom homes built in the United States is right around $83 per square foot. The median price however was $78 per square foot. Avergages don’t tell the whole story though, because homes built in the south usually cost less than homes built in the north east, and on…
If you’ve decided that now is the best time to start a custom built home, you are not alone. Logically today is a great time to build because of interest rates, affordable loans, and a drop in labor and materials costs in many areas. In all my years this is probably the best time I’ve…
Construction loans for new homes are simple balloon loans that expire once the house is built, leaving the entire cost of construction due at the completion of the house. In order to finance the cost of the home, home owners will need a mortgage loan. For this reason most lending institutions offer home buyers the…
If you are wondering how to create a simpler more economical new home plan, or at least select one, you are not alone. Many people today are realizing that the excesses of the last half century are not sustainable. The goal of this article is to show you 3 big ways to save hundreds of…
To finance a home building project you need to look at getting yourself into the best possible financial shape for buying a home. Here are some useful tips to get you started in financing a new home. Tips on How to Finance a New Home How to Finance a New Home Tip 1: Clean up…
Understanding construction loans and how they work, is important when going to apply for a loan. A construction loan is a very simple loan, similar to a balloon note. It only charges interest during the construction process, and the entire amount of the loan is due upon completion of construction. Yes, that sounds scary, but…
There are many ways to find a builder for your new home. Let’s walk through each one. How to Find a Builder Step-by-Step Many people use the Internet to find home builders. A simple way to approach the Internet is to go to Google and type in a search for home builders in your local…