new construction: Radiant Heat: 5 Reason's to Love it!
- 01/23/11 08:46 AM
Radiant Heat: 5 Hot Reasons to Love It Radiant heat warms the body, not the air, producing a toasty feeling that takes the chill out of winter. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (0 comments)
new construction: So You are ready for your first meeting with the builder?
- 07/23/10 07:49 AM
The first meeting with the builder can be an eye opener to say the least. If you don't have some questions for the builder and information on what type of home, location preferred and budget hurry up and make a list. The more prepared you are for the first meeting the more information you will leave with or at least should. If you haven't at least spoke to your Loan originator get on the phone and call them and see what your options are. This can be an exciting journey and very rewarding if you have a good team to work (0 comments)
•1. Do you have references? Names and contact information of at least two. •2. Where do you build at? Do I have to purchase the lot or do you? •3. Do you have any Homes Currently being built or completed so that I can see the quality and styles? •4. How long does it take to build a home after we have purchased the lot and have the plan? •5. When we meet for our initial meeting will you explain how the process of building a home with you goes?
There are many other questions to ask your builder (0 comments)
new construction: Checklist to build the home that fits your family.
- 01/09/10 04:07 AM
•A. LOT 1. What is your preferred location? 2. Size/Dimensions of the lot. 3. Do you want egress, daylight or walkout elevation? 4. Special features (views, water, trees, and adjacent property). 5. Owner requirements (views, driveway access, other) B. House - General Requirements 1. Square footage. 2. Type of Home (Ranch, Two story, Foyer, split level or 1 ½ story3. Preferred architectural style4. If two-story, how many staircases and location.5. Basement Yes___ No____6. Preferred exterior materials/colors.7. Window style preferences.8. Door style preferences (4-panel, 6-panel, solid-core, hollow-core, etc.)9. How many garages 10. Special garage requirements (location, storage, hobby area, other11. Number / (2 comments)
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. •1. Effective Insulation •2. High performance windows •3. Tight Construction and Ducts •4. Efficient Heating and cooling equipment •5. Efficient products •6. Must be verified from a third party.
Any home three stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label if it has been (1 comments)
Plan a budget for your new home. Break down what your costs should be and do your best to stay close within your budget. Get your facts before you dream of having that gormet kitchen that you think will be $20,000 when in fact it will be $50,000 you don't want to bust your budget before you get to the rest of the house. Pick the area you want to live in. Check out the neighborhoods you would like to live in and design your home to fit into the neighborhood. You don't want to build a home that is (0 comments)
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Closing on time - no waiting on a bank to decide when and "if" you will close on your foreclosed home Everything is new! New roof, cabinetry, flooring, countertops, plumbing, foundation, paint, windows, air conditioner, hot water heater, appliances and you can customize many if not all of your selections. Latest trends Available (0 comments)
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