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5-Point Construction Guide
home
tools
FREE Decision Forms:
• 5-point rolodex guide
• home building map
• contractor evaluation sheet
• spec planning sheet
• construction budget (excel)
Home Building Tools:
• cost saving tips
• project estimator
• interior room dimensions
• exterior home dimensions
• room adjacency demo
• neighborhood assessments
• other FREE downloads
Calculators:
• monthly loan payment
• LTV calculator
• debt ratio calculator
• affordability calculation
• other financing calculators
building steps
Step1: Analyze Numbers:
• analyze the numbers
• budget home construction
• estimate project costs
Step2: What Kind of House:
• what kind of house
• search house plans
• view plans from builders
• find a building lot
Step3: Design Building Plan:
• develop constrution specs
• get cost savings
• find an architect
Step4: Find Contractor
• view pre-screened contractors
• selecting a contractor
• negotiating the contract
Step5: Arrange Financing
• about financing your project
• getting yourself qualified
• negotiate rates
• apply now
Step6: Manage Project
• managing the project
• working with the contractor
• inspecting the work
spec planning
About Spec Planning:
• how to build a spec plan
• download spec sheet (pdf)
• download budget sheet (excel)
Spec Plans:
• plan a: home style
• plan b: lot excavation
• plan c: foundation
• plan d: house framing
• plan e: roofing
• plan f: doors-windows
• plan g: plumbing
• plan h: electrical wiring
• plan i: HVAC
• plan j: insulation
• plan k: exterior home
• plan l: walls-ceiling
• plan m: kitchen-bath
• plan n: cleaning closet
• plan o: flooring
• plan p: lighting
• plan q: other amenities
• plan r: garage-pathways
• plan s: landscaping
• plan t: interior decor
contractors
Search Contractors:
• search building contractors
• search home building sites
• search classified ads
Other Contracting Services:
• find home inspector
• find home appraiser
• find garden landscape
• find other contractor services
Select Contractors:
• selecting a contractor
• negotiating the contract
• use contractor select sheet
Manage Contractors:
• working with the contractor
• managing the project
• inspecting the work
• download home inspection kit
financing
Financing Your Project:
• how best to finance project
• getting qualified
• negotiate rates
• check your credit report
• get your FICO score
• application tips
Start Application:
• apply now
• download loan shopping sheet
home building gallery
Home Product Ideas:
• for the ATTIC
• for the UPSTAIRS
• for the MAIN FLOOR
• for the BASEMENT
• for the GARAGE
• for the EXTERIOR HOME
• for the OUTSIDE GARDEN
Home Projects:
• doors and windows
• walls and ceilings
• flooring
• home lighting
• more home projects
MONEY TIP$
Construction Loans:
·
how it works
·
getting qualified
·
negotiate rates
·
financing checklist
calc monthly payment
START FINANCING!
step7:
get ready for closing
7b:
estimate closing costs
7c:
moving into your home
step1:
analyze the numbers
step2:
what kind of house
step3:
develop building plan
step4:
find a contractor
step5:
arrange financing
step6:
manage the project
quick search: home services
home building gallery
return home: step7
home building checklist
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Moving Into Your Home
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moving in
moving in guide
Link to our Home Moving Center
for complete information and support services for moving in. Includes:
moving checklist
moving budgeting forms
services for moving, packing and storage
checking the neighborhood
and more
link to our moving / relocation center
Home selling guide
Do You Have an Existing Home to Sell?
Let us give you a hand by providing the information you need to quickly sell your home:
home selling checklist
home selling steps
home preparation guide
selecting the selling method for your market
home selling listing services
and more
link to our home selling center
Grab this moving checklist
Use this handy checklist to plan and arrange your move. (pdf)