From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Lot Purchase

by JR on March 18, 2009

Vacant lots in partially built communities are currently abundant.  In many situations they are bank owned due to foreclosure.  The banks mainly want to sell blocks of lots to one builder versus breaking the lots up and selling them to multiple builders.  I suspect for easier accountability and less liability.  Although, it is worth your effort to inquire with the bank on opportunity to build on one single lot.  The proper presentation could get your foot in the door.  Selecting the right caliber builder and proving your investment in a quality house plan could interest them in selling you a lot.  These abundant available lots will likely come at a reduced cost.  

If you are not interested in a established community lot, you can research available lots yourself.  If that becomes to large of an undertaking a sales agent will be able to help you best.  They have the contacts, counterparts, and search engines to make the process all the easier.  Of course you will pay for the services, so you need to weigh the value.

Your savings on a foreclosed lot could set you in the right direction for that desired additional square footage or more affordable mortgage.  You may also find you can move into a more favorable location with a foreclosure opportunity.

JR

JR McDowell Homes, LLC

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Where and How much Insualtion?

by sub on March 15, 2009

How much insulation is needed in a home, and where should it be installed?  Local building codes for your area can tell you where to install the insulation, as well as, how much to install. At a minimum, insulation is placed in the floor of an unfinished attic, in the exterior walls and in the wall between the garage and the living space. It is important to remember to enclose the entire building envelope. If one area is left exposed air can intrude on your heated/cooled living space thus affecting your energy bills. (Picture a cooler with a big hole in the side or top). Consult your local builder or insulation provider for more specifics on required insulation locations and proper amounts.

Shan Mize

Woodman Insulation

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Moving Into Music

March 5, 2009

When building a new home, remodeling, or finishing out a basement, many homeowners consider enhancing their living spaces by adding speakers in multiple areas of their home. Once truly a luxury item that only the wealthy could afford, has in recent years become very cost effective, easy to install, and more importantly very easy to [...]

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