There are many important things to ask the builder to do when building a home. The things that you do ask the home builder to do should be written down, because if not you may forget to mention it, and he may also forget what you said. If it is important, it should be part…
What exactly is meant by the effective home building cost per square foot? How would it vary from the simple cost per square foot? The effective cost recognizes the fact that you will not be paying for your home in one lump sum. Instead you will be making payments on your home with interest for…
What makes new home community site “good” is subjective. Everybody has a different opinion as to what features are considered good and of course the are the home builders building in the community known for building quality homes? A new home site in a community with good schools is important to people with school-aged children.…
This guide to building a house is an overview of the several phases to building a home. From concept to completion, creating a home can take over well over a year. During this time you will plan the home you want, scale it down to fit your budget, obtain a loan, hire a reputable contractor…
A new home is better than an old home or is it, or is it? For most people, this is a matter of opinion. When it comes to a home, many people prefer to purchase a brand new home and there are many advantages of buying new construction. Let me walk you through many of…
A home building process checklist will help you as you inspect your construction on a weekly basis. While some home builders and contractors discourage visits by the home owner, this measure can prevent a lot of court cases and drawn out arbitration in the future. Home Building Process Checklist: Educate Yourself on Construction Read our…
Construction loans as well as mortgages use the construction loan property as collateral. This is why various lending institutions restrict the types of construction they will lend money on. They are not only looking at ability to pay, they are also considering what might happen if they are not able to pay. In the event…
The process for building a custom home begins with an idea. Once you have sketched out your idea, and have a sufficient way to explain it to a home builder, an architect or home designer puts the design on paper. Then the home builder creates the home. These are the three steps to any work…
Building a new home step by step actually varies a lot now days. With the advent of modular homes and panelized home kits construction can be quite different. Traditional stick building continues to be very popular as well. Stick building can be managed by a contractor start to finish, or one can hire a contractor…
Examine your custom home building contract carefully, and have your attorney look it over before you sign anything. Don’t be afraid to walk out if the contract isn’t right, and the builder does not offer to amend it according to your wishes. Have a disinterested building expert look over your building materials list if you…