Before You Build: Insider's Guide To Building Your Home.

An insider's insight into the dollars and sense of building your home. AN INSIDER’S LOOK INTO THE DOLLARS AND SENSE OF WORKING WITH A BUILDER TO CONSTRUCT YOUR HOME OR FINISH THE INTERIOR SPACE OF YOUR CONDOMINIUM, APARTMENT OR LOFT. Due to the information revolution, more and more people are venturing into the world of having their new homes built. Trade publications embellish the possibilities with brilliant color photos and exciting and inspiring floor plans, while ignoring the unethical building practices that plague the industry. Growing numbers of bruised owners write their state contractor licensing agencies and even their state attorneys general complaining about unethical construction practices with no results. There appears to be no legal mechanism to shut down these patterns of abuse. The only real protection for the public is to become informed and knowledgeable about the unspoken ways of the abusive builder. That’s what inspired this book. It is packed full of practical information for coping with building and remodeling issues. This timeless easy-to-read resource explores the PROS and CONS necessary to understand the nuances of the building process. It’s really two reads in one—anecdotes present a hilarious romp, if not poignant examination of the process, while the first hand knowledge of an architect with years of experience in design, construction, mortgage lending, real estate, appraisals and development provides constructive insight and a step by step analysis of the building process developed to help protect your interest. This guide simplifies the building process providing you with the information and the psyche necessary to go forward, implement your plans, and experience with confidence an exciting and rewarding project. Read more