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Barrel-Race1,15719620
WednesdayHouston, TX

NorthPoleHome23,013311170
5/5/2013North Pole, AK

TheHoskensProject50,0271353913
4/22/2013Dome-ville, central, FL

Tanglewood63,1757382,13842
4/20/2013Colorado Springs, CO

Dream-Build-Austin-T...524300
4/17/2013Austin, TX

The-Last-Rodeo4,80321100
4/17/2013Angel Fire, NM

Family-Affair6,177300
12/26/2012

Eschete-Dome16,98730530
12/24/2012Lafayette, LA

HudsonHouse3,844200
12/22/2012Omaha, NE

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...27,833452981
12/11/2012Graeagle, CA

OwensNewHome48,8921023810
11/25/2012Chandler, AZ

Miami-FL-country-hom...2,107210
11/20/2012Miami, FL

Beaver-Creek-Ranch24,431182920
11/16/2012Hayfork, CA

ChapelHillNCBob2,266110
10/23/2012Chapel Hill, NC

The-Skimino-Bluff2,7923130
10/13/2012Williamsburg, VA

Octagon-in-Glencoe-C...40,712144110
10/8/2012Glencoe , CA

nateshomemtpeakview1,811100
9/29/2012

sherman14,588221560
9/27/2012Downers Grove, IL

Omaha3,914380
9/13/2012Omaha, NE

Holy-Hill-House10,45535530
8/27/2012Richfield, WI

Omega-CEO2,415110
8/13/2012Manassas, VA

JayHouse7,0567190
6/22/2012Sebastopol, CA

30223,77523770
5/20/2012Belfair, WA

SunburnStateHome3,128110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL

VICTOR-MONTANA4,506110
2/22/2012Victor, MT

Houston-720125963,732100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

Workshop11,829630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Our-simple-home8,039223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

ICF-Construction12,933500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...8,55511150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca10,749810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge7,220310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

mckernanmc8,096320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...37,256431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Large-Family-Compoun...4,473200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge6,864480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...13,93734310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD5,641200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn12,5744140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York5,004200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House12,59020282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome16,37018291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture16,497562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle6,534160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin10,563392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill13,194100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home5,810100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel7,514650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG5,411200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio7,0489130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse5,791100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader9,423200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome19,89920210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet10,090780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge9,35821660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead20,061601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

AirparkHome-Remodel24,10322460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway7,840200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...6,715110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build6,120100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...6,845800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead17,35831740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...6,828200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild7,9485110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...17,103381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs8,337300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave8,194430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl7,939900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...10,86012230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead30,52964850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan8,656100
9/2/2010

Commons7,082200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home7,324300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...16,327311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest6,847100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project7,501400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home9,1372100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...7,147140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...16,09222100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton35,330343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence6,540100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home7,817330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...20,5022360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi7,727100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home22,74820270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...7,856130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction7,601100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...8,09321910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...8,598130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley24,13432950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...11,00719980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

The-Season6,674130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place7,088200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home10,092400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home13,070201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris16,355110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station7,181140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project10,913390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor22,328293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines7,998200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin7,578150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House6,861100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject13,7705390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

TheBeachHouse11,38313200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home11,697970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...12,82611310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman13,8724100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm8,318130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane15,290600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome9,4801130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx46,827321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs15,752100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables16,210201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner63,6571016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa8,384200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...8,151800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse43,585891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog47,962614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings7,030100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot12,4227900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...30,572552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House7,507220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ7,349100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home24,001385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking8,5451100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette7,342200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...7,980200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...7,178110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane7,481100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse7,294110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING7,819120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure13,338320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway7,764200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome25,637261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims16,77321590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse7,100220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start8,890610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...12,98510840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg17,082360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound7,138340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home7,533200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk15,576100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame11,303110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven8,106110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding7,410110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer20,76039880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp9,275111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0816,594211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...8,615120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road9,9214100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie7,936100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA8,0461130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed9,362100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8317,237100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas29,874301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant9,092260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart7,416100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse50,947136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun16,128311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets7,579120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA12,1679160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome8,401200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas11,449260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...11,5526320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch24,172334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home8,750460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house7,594100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...11,691670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal8,280110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH12,2351090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream8,564350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind8,969470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern10,584120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House8,5153100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista7,740120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House13,789150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF8,695110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo14,444111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon9,784430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln13,34514350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld16,51114880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...9,733100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting7,353100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse12,86919380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House8,472320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla8,135240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update9,4008100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA7,929400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges10,27111130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol11,80513520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio8,306600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman7,847360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--8,140600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...12,623100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim8,394110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...9,3054140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...8,517200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie7,257100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition17,1917140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead13,98512930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...9,628110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco9,3049290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web7,370100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...9,869510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington7,587100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House8,219420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas7,729100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome36,568731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House10,183590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence8,148200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House8,036100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb19,751400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House8,071200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...17,500271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...9,295200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo24,69544830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...7,214100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House7,892100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse7,716100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia11,859900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St11,113300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-18,040310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home18,48020270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc8,225310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF11,3885150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views12,188281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project9,8498230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House7,452100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...10,180830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome7,578100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home9,662110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF9,218330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe8,9761430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI

The-Larnerd-House10,4945210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella8,347100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House12,32817510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM9,30117570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...11,729310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...8,431410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills10,640260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna6,952100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree7,249100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra9,175230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...10,662700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...12,292480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara6,563100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate7,735240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain16,40527560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant7,522210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean7,664100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa9,2828220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad7,759260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray8,701300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX9,331330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn19,968481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...11,790730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet7,500250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family7,772100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge10,3796180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure8,011100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips8,705200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm9,9875250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome17,3561750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome8,211200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet32,83722260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house9,4113400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House30,503462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox7,848100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...8,5416330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...8,230200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX11,098270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream8,171100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST14,53714250
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm8,056220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ11,87511260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home9,278310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House12,741200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter7,679200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite8,626100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...9,689600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...11,666410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...9,263240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay10,766490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress10,919540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma8,049100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens8,716300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver8,798140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...9,1546110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home8,271200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock8,192110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin8,300300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight8,978330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family9,109100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house9,124200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building8,504370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home9,589120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream9,984600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner10,55518150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy10,7844140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest30,347471480
3/23/2007Colorado Springs, CO

PolkCityProject12,2377110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam9,046200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll8,281100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower15,026241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa9,120200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER8,648120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome9,0534140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love9,638110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Forrest-Towne8,803220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True8,057100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...8,010100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog8,927100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse10,121300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-9,000100
2/21/2007North Plains, OR

BuzzardsNest11,308310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome9,697200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle8,883100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel8,685100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20079,211100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode9,967200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona11,482250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland649,512300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...13,3071020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome17,67111640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade9,270110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...8,596120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud8,656100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...9,774100
11/25/2006Uniontown, OH

FettConstruction9,866460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home9,986100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain14,27914590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...9,833100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven9,123100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus9,134100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

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Planning

Posted to Johnson-Family-Dream by Steve in Normal, IL on 7/20/2007

I am just beginning the planning stage for a home for my family.  Today is the first day I decided that despite my fears and reservations I would build a house and not pay a contractor to do it.  I will start with baby steps and take a long time to plan the whole thing because I can.  Here is a very short list of some ideas I have to help in the planning.

  1. Compare lots for sale and dimensions in different neighborhoods
  2. Call real estate agent on lots to get exact size or use plat book and property tax information
  3. Find out setbacks and utility easements for the lot and sub division
  4. Do market research on other homes in the same neighborhood to see value range to build in
  5. Browse house plans to find one comparable to other houses in neighborhood and one that will fit the lot after setbacks
  6. Determine an initial budget from these comparables assuming the land is already bought separately (budget home building only)
  7.  Determine construction loan and mortgage interest rates from lenders
  8. Determine if you could afford to live in this house taking mortgage payment and taxes into account
  9. Repeat first steps until you find a home you can afford to build and live in realistically  
  10. Reproduce the blue prints and make modifications
  11. Begin selecting materials from the ground up
  12. As you select materials, make a list of sub contractors that will be involved, include all materials such as framing lumber
  13. Draw 3D model of house
  14. Make room by room specs.
  15. Contact subs and get strong estimates based on your drawings and specs. And ask for both labor-only and labor and material estimates and line item estimates
  16. Put together solid budget
  17. Begin interviewing local lenders and asking all construction loan questions
  18. Ask lumberyard and super stores about package deals including discounts, delivery, restocking fees, and credit options
  19. Start saving sales flyers and checking prices on materials
  20.  Put together a presentation binder for your lender


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