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Introduction
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Financial
Qualifications
How much can your really afford? Why biweekly
mortgages are a no-brainer. How to avoid PMI insurance.
What is a construction loan. Why a credit report on
yourself is a good idea.
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Choosing
a Builder
The importance and role of a good builder for the
construction of your new home. How to select one.
Interview checklists, references, doing your research.
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Lot
Selection
Discusses land and lot purchase options and the
factors that need to be
considered in this decision.
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House
Plans and Design Considerations
Do you need an architect, stock house plans.
The BEST way to design
your new home.
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Convenience
Tips
Contains 29 practical convenience tips that can
be put to use immediately
and will appreciated long after your house is built.
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Bid
Specifications and Bid Package
Explains the crucial importance of detailed
bid specifications and what should
be contained in a bid package sent to builders.
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Money
Saving and Cost Cutting Items
Explains how you can save thousands of dollars without being the GC
and
step-by-step instructions for putting this into pratice.
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House
Building Contract
Discusses the need for a lawyer and provides
suggested
clauses that should be included.
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Modular
Homes
Learn why modular building practices not only
save you money but result
in better quality homes.
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Insurance
Requirements
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Permits/Fees
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Allowances
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Warranties
Explains what is important
when it comes to warranties
and what kind to avoid. |
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Inspections
Explains the value that inspections can play
in the building process.
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Punch
List
Explains what a punch list is, how to assemble
one and how to make sure these
items get done.
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Legal
Issues
Contains a brief explanation of what small claims
court is and how you may
want use it. Discuss problems with binding arbitration clauses.
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House
Building - Step by Step
A step by step outline of the building process
from start to finish.
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Owner Builder Options
Discusses approaches for those that have the time to serve as the owner builder on their building project.
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