How To Build House and Home                                        

An Information and Instructional Guide
                       
Chapter 14 – Summary 

This Informational and Instructional Guide has attempted to take you through the step-by-step process of building a new home.

• We started with the actual decision making to build
• Explored the financial considerations
• Praised the virtues of planning, preparation and research
• Discussed the important factors in choosing a lot location
• Reviewed the process of hiring a general contractor
• Discussed how to choose the house design plan
• Reviewed different types of permits, codes and regulations
• Went through the mortgage process
• Laid out the basic construction from site work to foundations to framing.
• Reviewed the exterior features and options
• Discussed the interior options and decision
• Finally, we pointed out the final items before moving in.

This is only a guide and should be used in conjunction with other resources related to the specific issues. We recommend that you seek the advice of professionals wherever needed.

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Remember that a list of helpful Resources is included at the end as is a Glossary of real estate and mortgage terms.

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