Anyone starting a business has done their fair share of research and analysis. You researched your chosen market, ran financial projections, and figured out startup costs. This proves you’re an analytical guru, right? That’s why it’s tempting to think you can continue to rely on spreadsheets to manage on-going analysis. Although this isn’t the “wrong” approach initially…
Contractors and builders can help with making sound environmental choices. No time is better to think about a green home than at the beginning of the construction process. Many decisions can be made with the environment in mind. Saving resources and energy is easier now that green materials and products are readily available to the typical homeowner. Although completely…
A home is usually the largest investment that a person makes in their lifetime and today building a new home offers more benefits than ever before! Here’s a quick list of reasons why so many home buyers prefer to build a new home versus buying an existing home. Design the Home Your Way Why settle for someone else’s dream when you can select your favorite cabinets…
There are many different ways to build an eco-house, just as there are many different structures for most modern conventional houses. Determining which is the best (and greenest) option is a matter for debate, but architectural and personal preference, geographic location, current trends and, of course, cost all play an important part. Some of the most traditional…
When you’re ready to build your dream custom home, it’s important that you work with a builder that will be your partner in helping you build a home that meets your goals and reflects your personality. It goes without saying that you will want to work with a reputable builder, but in your search for the right custom home builder, here are ten tips to be sure you find…
If you’re buying a home from a local, regional or national builder who has already bought land and is building multiple homes within a community, your financing will be similar to the purchase of an existing home. The main difference is that you will apply for a loan when you sign a contract for the new home, but you won’t lock in your loan terms until the property…
“We just have zero experience in building a home, ” Elizabeth Mack says. “We just needed somebody who knew what they were doing and was capable.” Whether it’s a large custom build or a small remodeling project, a general contractor can manage all aspects of the job — from hiring and paying subcontractors for the various aspects of the construction, to securing all…
Building a new home begins long before the foundation is poured. To avoid costly mistakes during the construction process, start with these five important steps. As you move from dream house to real house, be sure to ask questions and share your progress with people who have gone through the process. 1. Plan Your Budget Begin now to think about how much you can afford…
Want to build a new house in Minneapolis? Choose a vacant lot on the North Side, and the city will help make it happen. The City Council approved a pilot program Friday that will offer incentives for building new homes in north Minneapolis and help low-income buyers purchase houses built on vacant lots. The program aims to produce needed affordable housing and start…
Is it possible to build a house for €80, (that’s approximately $87, )? That was the million-dollar question a Portuguese family had for local architect José Carlos Nunes de Oliveira of NoArq. The answer turned out to be not quite , so the family upped their budget to €100, (or about $109, ). What resulted is the Mami House, a “mini bunker” of a home measuring 160…
Adding glass doors to existing shelves is a great way to upgrade the look of the room. You can store away your glassware when it’s not in use, but you still get the benefit of its eye-appeal. Jennifer Bridgman of the home improvement blog The Chronicles of Home says you can make your own DIY glass cabinet doors. That’s exactly what she did in her home. And as you…
We have a contract period during which we have various meetings to get to the bankable cost of your home. That contract period can take anywhere between 45-90 days. Allow another three to four weeks to close on your construction loan. Construction of your home can depend on many variables such as weather, labor, materials, inspections, size of the home, customization…
Still, that ll allow hobbyists to build their own smart home gadgets that integrate with iOS, which is pretty cool. And it ll make it much easier for developers who are thinking about building a product with HomeKit to get started, which means we could see more companies building compatible devices. Apple is also making one other big change to simplify development:…
The price of an existing home will be affected by its condition and location. house image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com Building your next home to your own specifications is an ambitious undertaking. Building a home often costs more than buying one, which might mean a larger mortgage bill. It will also take months or years to complete. However, building a house…
