Building Your Dream Home

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Building Your Dream Home
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• Whether you desire a design thats out of the
  ordinary, or just want the freedom to choose
  every detail of your new home yourself, youve
  found yourself considering building a home.

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• Before you dive in and immerse yourself in
  the experience, it will be helpful to understand
  the 3 Ps

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The Plan
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What to consider before you begin
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• Make a list of what you have in your current
  home that you love, and another list of what you
  have in your current home that you dont like.

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• Then, make a list of what you want to have and
  what you have to have in your new home.

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• Choosing a lot. Whether its in a development or
  a piece of land you buy, you need the land before
  you build. Investigate

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• Know the Home Owners Association rules

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What is a building code what impact does it
have on me?
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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Questions to ask before you begin
Choosing and working with your builder
questions to ask before you begin
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If youre not already considering a particular
homebuilder, talk to your
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• Check with your states homebuilders
  association.

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• Look through neighborhoods where the builder has
  already constructed homes.

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Planning your home
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Get Pre-Approved
Get Pre-Approved
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How Much Will it Cost?
How much will it cost?
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What affects the cost?
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What affects the cost?
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Understanding the contract
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Understanding the contract
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Understanding the contract
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Understanding the Process
Understanding the Process
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Subcontractors (hired by your contractor) will
perform separate jobs including the roofing,
which will be done by a roofing expert, the
framing which will be done by a framing expert,
and so on. Your contractor will supervise all
these tasks.

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• If the house has a basement, a subcontractor
  will dig a hole approximately 8 ft. deep. Then
  the concrete floor will be poured, and after that
  the walls. This is how the basement remains
  waterproof.

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• If the house has a crawl space, its easy to
  maintain the ductwork and plumbing because its
  easier to get to.

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• The next step involves the framing crew. They
  install the flooring and then the walls. The
  walls are actually assembled on the ground and
  then raised.

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• Next, the roofers place the roof. If youve
  opted for a front porch, it will also be added at
  this time.

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• Then you get your windows and doors. The holes
  for them have actually already been cut, but in
  this step they add the glass and the door.

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• After that the roofers will apply tar paper and
  then the actual roofing material such as shingles
  or tiles. This generally takes less than a day.

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• Once the roof is secure the siding will be
  installed.

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• Dont forget youll need plumbing, which
  includes a septic tank and sewer lines. The next
  step will be water lines, sewer lines and
  bathtubs.

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• Then comes the insulation. The subcontractor
  will install a thin plastic vapor barrier over
  the insulation. This keeps any moisture that
  develops inside the house where it belongs and
  not seeping into the insulation.

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• Your garage floor will be installed next. It
  consists of a 4-inch think concrete slab on top
  of 4-inches of gravel and wire mesh. Then the
  underlayment goes down on top of the subflooring.

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• Next the HVAC subcontractor comes in and
  installs the air conditioning
  and heating units.

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• Finally the electrician comes back and installs
  the light fixtures and switches and outlets.

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• Now the cabinets, both bathroom and kitchen, are
  installed.

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• After the cabinets are installed, the plumber
  will come and
• put in the sinks, toilets
• and faucets. Then the
• water and sewer
• lines will be
• attached.

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• Its time for the fun stuff
• paint
• carpeting
• tiling

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• At this point, except for anything that needs
  tweaking or fixing for some reason, youre done!
• Move in!

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Protection

• Inspections
• Warranties

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Inspections
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Your new home will have approximately a dozen
inspections during the entire process.
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Inspections

• Footer Inspection This happens after any
  trenches are dug, and forms that require
  reinforcing steel are erected.

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Inspections

• Outside Sewer Visual and air tests are conducted
  on plumbing from the foundation to the sewer.

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Inspections

• Foundation Inspection This occurs after the
  foundation is complete and damp-proofing is
  applied.

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Inspections

• Inside Sewer Another visual and air test for
  sanitary plumbing from the foundation to
  underneath the slab.

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Inspections

• Water-Service Line The water line from the curb
  stop to the meter angle valve is visually
  inspected at this point.

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Inspections

• Stressed Concrete Floor or Deck Happens when
  forms and reinforcing steel are in place.

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Inspections

• Electrical A third-party inspection agency will
  perform this inspection.

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Inspections

• Structural Framing, Plumbing, Mechanical,
  Rough-In Before the insulation is installed and
  the framing is covered.

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Inspections

• Downspout and Rain Leaders These are inspected
  up until wherever it is they end.

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Inspections

• Final Sewer and Water The meter spread, remote
  meter, curb box, valve box, manhole and fire
  hydrants get their final inspection at this
  point.

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Inspections

• Final Inspection This happens after the
  construction is totally complete. At this point
  the electrical inspection is verified and the
  structure is ready to occupy.

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• Certificate of Compliance This certificate
  will be issued after the final inspection is
  completed and the approval is given. If you dont
  get this certificate you could face fines and
  penalties. You must request this certificate in
  writing at least five days before you move in.

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• Certificate of Occupancy This is the final
  document you need before moving in. This is
  granted after the final inspection and all other
  paperwork is completed. At this point you really
  can move in to your new home.

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About Warranties In general,

• Builders usually cover their work for the first
  year.
• Mechanical systems such as plumbing, electric,
  heating and air conditioning are generally
  covered for two years.
• The basic structure is usually covered for ten
  years.

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• Your home could be different though. The
  contract will stipulate all warranties provided.
  Make sure you get a physical copy of the home
  warranty to keep on hand.

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• Keep in mind that homeowners are required to
  maintain their home properly. For instance,
  youll need an annual HVAC inspection and
  keep the doors and windows well
  sealed.

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• Ask before you sign anything, about what kind of
  service you can expect after the house is built.

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• Most builders like to make two inspections
  during the year the first one a few months
  after the house is built and the second one
  towards the end of the year.

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• Some builders enlist a 3rd
• party to maintain their agreement
• with homebuyers.

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• When something does go wrong, contact the
  homebuilder. If it turns out to be a widespread
  problem, this can help them fix it
  in future homes as well.

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• Most homes in the U.S. are built to conform to
  the government regulated standardized housing
  practices. These are also known as the BOCA
  national building code or Building Officials and
  Code Administrators. It ensures that the majority
  of homes are built according to a uniform code,
  quickly at market value.

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• Prepare, plan and protect yourself and you are
  likely to have an enjoyable and satisfactory home
  building experience, but remember

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• Keep it enjoyable. Building a home is often a
  once in a lifetime process.
• Dont forget to have fun!

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