Frugal home building ideas are increasing in popularity, due to economic and ecological concerns. A back to basics approach to homebuilding, which stresses sturdy construction and energy efficiency has now come into play. Today’s homes are smaller, and more energy efficient. While large homes of more than 5000 square feet were in demand in the…
There are many ways of calculating the cost of a house. The easiest way is to describe what you want to a homebuilder or contractor. They have software that will give a very accurate bid on the home. Another way is to roughly estimate by considering the average cost per square foot of homes in…
Many home builders and contractors advertise, homes built on your lot. What exactly are the differences in building a home on your lot, and other arrangements? What is the other option to building a home on your lot? It’s kind of hard for some people to imagine it any other way. Homes Built on Your…
Most people are not very clear on the question; “How do construction loans work?” It all seems very complicated but the following facts may help clarify the concepts involved. Practically speaking a construction loan actually involves the need for two loans. The construction loan itself only covers the amount of time while the construction is…
There are many ways to save, when building a new home, and costs associated with construction need not cripple your finances for the next 30 years. Most first time home buyers are shortsighted on costs, thinking only of the amount they have to spend. No matter how much or how little you qualify for, the…
Mortgage rates for building a home and for refinancing are being held artificially low by our Federal Government. Rates in 2011 have been around 3 or 4 percent with good credit. According to FED plans, rates should remain low until the spring of 2013 at least. Beyond that there is no established policy. The rate…
Energy star home building packages must meet guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. An Energy Star home must be 15 percent more energy efficient than a home meeting the 2004 international residential code, or IRC. Further, it must have other features which make it 20 to 30 percent more efficient than homes built…
Going over a custom house building checklist will help insure that you get the home your family wants. Building a custom home is one of the most exciting things a family can do, but what happens when families are disappointed by the results. Here are a few ways to insure satisfaction. Custom House Building Checklist…
<img src="https://www.homebuildingsmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/what-to-look-for-in-new-home-builder-reviews.jpg" alt="" title="what to look for in new home builder reviews" width="200" height="200" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-827" If you are thinking about building a new home, it is important to check the credentials of your prospective home builder. Reading online new home builder reviews is a great way to make an educated decision. New Home…
If you are even considering building a home, you need to learn how to get construction loan financing. With the proper preparation, getting a home loan can be amazingly easy. Without the right preparation it can be impossible. Here are some great tips for obtaining the best loan. How to Get Construction Loan Financing Steps…