The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home, 4th Edition

Smith, Mark A.

ISBN 10: 1932272046 / ISBN 13: 9781932272048

Published by Consensus Group; 4th edition (January 15, 2007), 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home, 4th Edition
• Publisher: Consensus Group; 4th edition (January 15, 2007)
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932272046
• ISBN 13: 9781932272048
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This easy to understand, step-by-step guide is clear enough for even a novice to understand, Even if you hire a contractor to build you home, this book will greatly help you understand the process. From shopping for a piece of land to getting a loan to dealing with a contractor, the Smiths' advice covers everything about building a home. The authors advise on getting organized and tackling the hardest parts of the process step by step. Included are valuable lists, charts, ideas and questionnaires. Also, how to shop around for bargains and minimize costs room by room.

Synopsis

The best available guide to saving money on a home construction project, the book shows you how to contract your new home, remodel, or addition at phenomenal savings. Contains a step-by-step description of the process, including how to find and hire good subcontractors, how to get a construction loan, and how to estimate costs and choose features for your project. Includes 85 planning steps and 100 new construction bargain strategies to save you thousands. Includes contracts, agreements, budget and schedule forms and worksheets. A Super-index provides 1,150 search terms for total utility.