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First Steps
What to do
before you break ground
Building your
dream home has its rewards, but keeping track of all the
details can be disorienting. Just as you wouldn’t
try to build a house without blueprints, you shouldn't
rush into a building project without first laying the
groundwork. A good set of blueprints describes what you
want and how you will get there. Taking the time to plan
what you want in your new home and how you will achieve
it can save you a case of builder’s remorse a few
years down the road.
If
you’ve looked through the plans in our magazines
or Web site, you probably have some ideas about your ideal
home, but you may be unsure of the best way to make it
a reality. Maybe you need help narrowing down the choices,
or perhaps you just don’t know where to start.
This section is a blueprint you can follow as you set
your project in motion. Inside are tips and worksheets
designed to help you find the right home for your needs
(and your budget), deal with contractors and lenders,
select a lot for your home and learn about the other details
you will need to navigate through the building process
without forgetting which way is up. |
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