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Lot Purchase: Builder Tips Part III
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We’ve been talking lately about the lot purchase (a.k.a. land) for your future dream home. If you’ve been following along, you know there really is more to this buying decision than schools and view. So in order to help, we’ve been providing builder tips for reviewing properties prior to purchase. If you missed them, […]
Lot Purchase: Builder Tips Part II
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There are many things to consider when looking at potential lots to build your dream home on. This includes the obvious things like neighborhood, proximity to shopping and views. But there are some other items that are not so obvious that you should be on the lookout for to avoid surprises. This is part […]
Drywall Cost Increases Coming
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Hopefully you have your project plans finalized and are ready to go. Whether you are finishing your basement or building a custom home, your drywall cost is about to go up. Manufacturers have announced that drywall board is going up thirty percent around New Years. So how does that affect your project and what can […]
Lot Purchase: Builder Tips Part I
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A lot purchase is the first step to building your dream home. There are so many things to consider like schools, views, and proximity to shopping just to name a few. These are the obvious things that most people look at but what about the items that professional builders review prior to buying lots […]
Building a Cottage in Your Backyard
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Building a cottage in your backyard can be a great way to add space for extended family. Or maybe you need a quiet, inspirational place to get creative for your painting or writing. Even if your family doesn’t need the extra space, you can generate some income by renting it out. And the best part […]
The Armchair Builder Sale Continues!
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For those of you that noticed…we do have a calender. And yes, the September sale has been extended due to popular demand. Our offer for The Complete Armchair Builder Product Package at 50% off is going strong for the next few days. This package contains each and every one of the Armchair Builder products to […]
Can You be Too Old to Build Your Own Home?
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Beginning a project to build your own home is a major undertaking. It’s one of those things in life that is difficult, but can be extremely rewarding. Here at Armchair Builder we’ve talked about what qualifications you need to take on your new home building project as the general contractor. But we haven’t ever touched […]
One item that can quickly blow your new home budget as an owner builder is fill material. Whether you run into bad soil in some locations under your footings or you have low spots on the property, fill material can cause major cost over-runs if you’re not careful. Let’s discuss some things to look out […]
Build Your Own House and Avoid Appraisal Issues
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One of the best ways to avoid the appraisal issues with a new home is to build your own house. In today’s difficult real estate market, a new home may not appraise for the price that the builder is charging. This leaves you in a difficult spot…either make up the difference by putting more money […]
Foundation Types for Your New Home: Pros vs. Cons
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There are several major foundation types to choose from for your new home build. But how do you know which one will provide years of trouble free support for your new family home? To make matters worse, there are a bunch of people out there pushing one type or another because they have a vested […]
