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Top 10 Design Elements | Define Your Objectives | Choosing a Builder | Construction Contracts | Selecting Land | Building Permits | Construction Process | Construction Financing | Construction Cost Over-Run |

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Building Your Own Home - All Articles

• Top 10 Design Elements
  What's popular in today's home and why? Consider these top-10 elements.

• Define Your Objectives
  Questions an architect or builder is going to ask when designing your house.

• Choosing a Builder
  Selecting the right builder for your type of home is critical. Here's some important considerations.

• Construction Contracts
  There are hundreds of construction contracts. Some are very thorough and some are not.

• Selecting Land
  When to buy, zoning, suitability, environmental concerns.

• Building Permits
  Procedures and requirements vary for building permits, but there are some common requirements.

• Construction Process
  A simple timetable of what to expect during the construction process.

• Construction Financing
  Home construction financing is a little more complicated than buying an existing home. You can't get a mortgage until you can occupy the new home.

• Construction Cost Over-Run
  Did you know that about 90% of custom homebuyers exceed their budget or don't finish on time?