Christina Sears
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Articles by this Author
How to Get The Most Out of Your House Plan
- By Christina Sears
- Published 07/5/2008
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Do you want to get the most out of your house plan? It can be a costly investment and the beginning of a long line of costly investments. In many ways it's your most important purchase. This article investigates the various ways you can ensure that you're getting the most out of your house plan.
How to Purchase Land for Building Your New Home Plan
- By Christina Sears
- Published 07/5/2008
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Location, location, location! Your lot will be an actual part of your new home and where you plan to live. Be sure that you're completely happy with it. If you have doubts about how you'll feel 1 year, 5 years, or 20 years from now in this location, you may need to search some more for your new home's location.
How to Choose the Perfect House Plan
- By Christina Sears
- Published 07/5/2008
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Choosing the perfect home plan The search for a home plan can be an exciting and fulfilling experience if you first prioritize your needs with desires. As you begin your search, consider the features in a home that are most important to you - while keeping your budget in mind. Here are some suggestions on what to consider as you search for the perfect home plan.
7 Home Plan Money Saving Tips + the 4 Basic House Styles
- By Christina Sears
- Published 07/2/2008
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If you plan to build your new house from a house plan, please observe the following tips for saving yourself money.
Choosing a Contractor + How to Get Bids for Building Out Your House Plan
- By Christina Sears
- Published 07/2/2008
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For those of you worried about choosing a general contractor to build your new home from house plans, feel confident in knowing that most custom home contractors are reliable, honest individuals. The very few who are not, have created an image well beyond their real numbers.
A House Plan Overview + Handling Lot and Zoning Considerations
- By Christina Sears
- Published 07/2/2008
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The documents that tell your builder or subcontractors how you want the house built are called plans and specifications. These plans should include the floor plans, elevations of the front, side, and rear of the building, the foundation plans, footings and framing specifications, the roof plan, the kitchen layout, the electrical layout, and any construction details.