There are many types of home builder complaints, some serious and others somewhat trivial. We can learn from the mistakes and the complaints of others. It does seem that some companies have more complaints against them than others so it pays to find out who racks up the most complaints. It’s also a good idea…
Saving money is usually a high priority in today’s market. Here are some tips showing you how to save money when building a house. Remember though that while you may be temped to cut corners in quality, there are a few ideas which seem to save money but over time could prove to be expensive…
New home builders should accumulate many sources of advice on building a new home. The more information you can gather, the better. Learn as much as you can about architecture, building materials, construction techniques and skills. Even though you will probably use a contractor or home builder, it is very important to know as much…
The cost of building a house per square foot varies by location, level of completion and the degree of luxury in finishing the home. There are many other factors that impact the cost but these three factors are paramount in pricing. Building the actual structure of the home is not an extremely significant variable. Building…
It is beyond the scope of the average person to actually build a house, but it is important to at least know how to build your own home if home building is something you are considering. In previous generations many of our great grandfathers built their own homes, but then they didn’t have building inspectors…
There is no predetermined luxury home building cost. There is nothing intrinsically included in the definition of a luxury home that requires that it be expensive. Still, most luxury homes are costly. Size does not define luxury. There are true luxury homes that are only 750 square feet, while many homes of over 10,000 square…
There will be many people involved in your construction loan process. Knowing the responsibilities of each party is essential to navigating the process. The loan process can vary considerably from one state and county to another, but this is a general overview of the process, featuring the major players in your construction loan process. The…
This house building breakdown reminds us that the true secret of home building is in the planning, and the step-by-step process. People of all budgets should spend a lot of time planning and researching their future home. There are many new options in home building today, so don’t just assume you know, even if you…
There are many different ways of building an energy efficient home. While traditional construction can be made more energy efficient than in the past, alternative and panelized materials often yield high R-values as well as a much faster construction time, and often a lower price tag. When considering insulation it is important to consider walls,…
Use this new home building process checklist to plan your home. It is important to build the house in your mind before you hire a contractor to physically build it. Reinforce your ideas with pictures and diagrams. Have a clear picture of what you want down to the details. Planning the New Home Building Process…