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Houston-72012596168100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

TheHoskensProject39,7121082901
1/19/2012Dome-ville, central, FL

30213,98919640
1/11/2012Belfair, WA

Workshop6,691630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Eschete-Dome9,60821400
12/30/2011Lafayette, LA

Tanglewood38,0596882,05242
12/12/2011Colorado Springs, CO

Our-simple-home3,246223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

NorthPoleHome11,86525780
11/23/2011North Pole, AK

Beaver-Creek-Ranch18,173142160
11/14/2011Santa Rosa, CA

ICF-Construction4,493500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...3,92811150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca6,598810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge1,732310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...19,020402770
10/17/2011Graeagle, CA

mckernanmc4,535320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

Family-Affair762100
9/28/2011

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...28,271431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Jay-House2,7486180
9/26/2011Sebastopol, CA

Large-Family-Compoun...941200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge2,738480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...5,29634310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD1,604200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn7,7194140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York1,433200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House7,26520282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome8,87618291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture6,980562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle2,371160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin5,827392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill3,772100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home2,216100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel3,341650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG1,984200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio3,1239130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse2,274100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader3,422200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome12,05120210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet5,467780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge4,65221660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead10,394601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

sherman7,500211410
12/7/2010Downers Grove, IL

AirparkHome-Remodel17,61522460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway4,359200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...2,955110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build2,870100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...3,063800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead9,80831740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...3,304200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild4,1465110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...12,188381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs4,641300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave4,573430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl4,208900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...6,54912230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead24,78364850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan4,288100
9/2/2010

octagonaltopsider34,93210920
8/25/2010Cupertino, CA

Commons3,350200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home3,785300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...11,665311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest3,381100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project3,825400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home4,9752100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...3,380140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...10,38022100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton29,582343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence3,121100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home4,397330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...12,7282360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi4,256100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home14,78520270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...4,105130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction3,819100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...3,89721910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...4,519130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley15,82532950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...6,63419980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

OwensNewHome35,7351023810
4/17/2010Chandler, AZ

The-Season3,422130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place3,590200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home6,553400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home7,047201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris8,248110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station3,626140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project7,076390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor17,226293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines4,557200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin3,886150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House3,533100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject9,2745390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

Richfield-Home3,883100
1/16/2010Richfield, WI

TheBeachHouse7,29413200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home7,849970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...7,25811310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman10,3364100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm4,532130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane8,573600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome5,4651130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx40,725321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs8,075100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables10,454201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner52,9001016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa4,891200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...4,397800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse35,543891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog42,407614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings3,753100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot8,2967900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...23,506552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House4,167220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ4,029100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home16,948385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking4,9221100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette4,108200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...4,465200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...3,932110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane4,229100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse3,937110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING4,442120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure9,352320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway4,390200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome21,371261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims11,92321590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse3,843220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start5,406610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...8,61910840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg8,687360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound3,852340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home4,082200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk7,638100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame7,149110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven4,716110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding4,370110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer15,52439880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp5,598111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0811,981211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...4,980120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road6,1924100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie4,115100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA4,3691130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed5,488100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8314,066100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas24,552301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant5,693260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart4,207100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse43,596136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun11,887311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets4,290120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA7,4069160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome5,036200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas5,883260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...7,7846320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch19,083334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home5,262460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house4,621100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...6,429670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal4,872110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH7,6491090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream4,793350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind5,274470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern6,654120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House4,9363100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista4,466120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House6,797150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF5,071110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo10,261111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon5,925430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln7,71214350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld11,96514880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...5,951100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting4,381100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse8,02819380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House4,872320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla4,500240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update5,9588100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA4,274400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges5,44411130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol7,97513520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio4,948600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman4,596360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--4,610600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...7,760100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim5,089110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...5,6244140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...4,967200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie3,986100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition11,7277140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead9,56612930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...5,739110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco5,5919290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web4,119100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...6,133510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington4,434100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House4,652420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas4,567100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome30,299731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House6,828590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence4,920200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House4,229100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb11,133400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House4,359200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...12,558271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...5,955200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo20,22444830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...4,257100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House4,701100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse4,524100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia6,882900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St6,015300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-9,712310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home14,25420270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc4,842310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF7,2955150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views8,355281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project6,2148230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House4,194100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...6,235830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome4,366100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home6,022110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF6,006330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe5,5091430
1/24/2008Eureka, MT

The-Larnerd-House6,8085210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella4,804100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House8,62617510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM5,44717570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...8,099310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...5,108410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills7,415260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna3,793100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree3,908100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra5,361230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...7,033700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...6,926480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara3,589100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate4,423240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain10,27027560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant4,265210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean4,484100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa5,7828220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad4,428260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray5,217300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX6,041330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn14,811481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...7,957730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet4,502250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family4,548100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge6,8526180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure4,666100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips5,253200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm6,0865250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome11,8801750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome5,037200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet28,72025260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house6,0533400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House23,896462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox4,514100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...5,1086330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...4,993200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX7,514270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream5,035100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

Pensacola-Waterfront4,696100
7/16/2007Pensacola, FL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST10,39315320
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm5,004220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ8,22411260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home5,900310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House7,229200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter4,726200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite5,416100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...6,351600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...8,404410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...5,634240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay7,475490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress7,022540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma5,048100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens5,497300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver5,547140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...5,8766110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home5,140200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock5,078110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin5,230300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight5,839330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family5,963100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house5,921200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building5,344370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home5,766120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream6,669600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner6,78518150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy7,5674140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest24,297471480
3/23/2007Colorado Spgs, CO

PolkCityProject8,6097110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam5,840200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll5,300100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower10,085241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa6,028200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER5,467120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome5,6274140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love6,580110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Rockport-TX5,691100
3/10/2007Rockport, TX

Forrest-Towne5,538220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True5,073100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...5,034100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog5,679100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse6,926300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-6,007100
2/21/2007north plains, OR

BuzzardsNest7,793310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome6,436200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle5,769100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel5,603100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20076,171100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode6,934200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona7,297250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland646,237300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...8,7281020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome11,46511640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade6,171110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...5,538120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud5,797100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...6,646100
11/25/2006uniontown, OH

FettConstruction6,766460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home6,978100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain8,93014590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...6,807100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven6,203100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus6,147100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition8,774100
10/13/2006Chuluota, FL

bigal7,053100
9/30/2006Whittier, CA

Stella-Maris-II6,826100
9/11/2006Orlando, FL

Lake-House8,223100
9/6/2006Kansas City, MO

My-First-House19,831100
9/5/2006APO, AE

Angie-Mossy-Oak-Acre...9,155740
8/15/2006Lake Helen, FL

Peaceful-Valley-in-M...6,816100
7/23/2006Republic, MO

Lake-Wales-Fl6,611100
7/17/2006West Palm Beach, FL

JohnKat7,075110
7/16/2006Fort Worth, TX

Cedarcrest7,099100
7/15/2006Sparrows Point, MD

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Excavation

Posted to Elijahs-Home by Patty in Vero Beach, FL on 12/6/2008

The past two weekends have been dedicated to digging a pond and leveling out the land. The house pad has to be brought up about three feet to be out of the flood zone. All the Brazilian pepper trees were removed. We hit ground water at 6 feet, so that is the depth of that pond! The pathway has also been set. Well, I am posting pictures for now and will write up the rest later!

Looks pretty good.

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Entering the property
Walking Up....
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Where the front yard and house will be
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Architects and Designers

Posted to Elijahs-Home by Patty in Vero Beach, FL on 9/16/2008

So, after talking with my dad and being bummed about the builders, Dad said an architect would be of better service. So, I started interviewing architects. Created an interview form and started the process. Picked out four. 

They all seemed competent. One was WAYYYY out of our league. He was a true gentleman, but way too much. Two others were really decent and we liked them, but their pricing was 8% of the total costs. I had an issue with this, because how come I should be charged for putting in travertine tile and them costing it out at $13 a foot and I being able to get it for $2 a foot? I just had an issue with that. Plus, one of them had the ulterior motive of also being a builder. 

However, the interviews were VERY educational.

Another one just didn't gish with us and he was about 50 miles away. So, I was at a standstill.

Then, The Owner-Builder Book brought out designers! I looked in the phonebook and there was ONE designer in our town!

Called him up and he charges by the square foot! His bid was AWESOME! Plus, he has deigned some of the houses on our street and his work is good. And his references were good.

He is so no-nonsense. And very practical. What I would stereotype as a draftsman. Haha. All his references said he knew how to use space and design for traffic. Awesome! Anyhow, we meet with him in two days!


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Builders

Posted to Elijahs-Home by Patty in Vero Beach, FL on 7/25/2008

Met with a few builders and had hoped with the glut on building that there would be some deals. Found out that there weren't any. 

Decided to build our own house. Why? Well, not only did the builders want to charge crazy amounts (10% for cost plus), but they were in a big rush to start building and guaranteed the house would be done in less than 6 months. This also didn't sit well with me. Since moving to Florida, I have an island mentality. Nice and slow. Gives me time to shop and pay for things getting done when I have the money. Builders want the money upfront. Personally, I don't need this house built in less than a year. So long as I have it by the time my son starts school, that is good enough for me.

So, I ordered the books. Have read over half of them and you know, I can do this! I am Type A and I shop hard for deals. So, let's begin!


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Land

Posted to Elijahs-Home by Patty in Vero Beach, FL on 5/20/2008

About a year ago (maybe longer) we started looking for a five-acre lot around town. Tired of gated communities, we wanted some land to be private and do whatever we wanted to do... have swans and goats if we wanted. Goats, haha, yep!

Anyhow, we found one we loved and the price was just too much... more than I could afford. So, we looked for other lots. The location of these other lots wasn't so good, but we did locate some. Six months pass. Then, the glut happened a few months ago. Land prices went down. Negotiated with a number of folks to get a reasonable price, and then went back to the lot we still loved. The other lots ironically, were in fancy gated communities and although zoned for agriculture, had HOA laws that didn't allow for anything! Even more restrictive than our current gated community!

Called and they had come down at least a third in price! So, I waited. Reviewed what the seller had bought it for, what he was also holding, and it turns out, he is a small-time builder and was losing money. I made a crazy low offer and they came back with a counteroffer. Ended up paying half what the original asking price was! Ended up paying less than what the lot was appraised for by the county! Wooohoooo!

This lot was far better than the others, because it already had a well on it. And it has trees. Just perfect! Plus it is near the schools for my son. It is just perfect! Plus, I got a deal!

Moral of the story - do your research and have a ton of patience!

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