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Eschete-Dome11,32627470
YesterdayLafayette, LA

Holy-Hill-House4,93313160
YesterdayRichfield, WI

NorthPoleHome14,29827860
SundayNorth Pole, AK

TheHoskensProject41,8181153153
ThursdayDome-ville, central, FL

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...20,679422891
4/30/2012Graeagle, CA

Tanglewood42,4906962,06642
4/26/2012Colorado Springs, CO

Family-Affair1,781200
4/25/2012

30215,76721730
4/1/2012Belfair, WA

Dionnekay623100
3/29/2012Omaha, NE

SunburnStateHome487110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL

VICTOR-MONTANA1,031110
2/22/2012Victor, MT

Houston-720125961,009100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

Workshop7,923630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Our-simple-home4,304223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

Beaver-Creek-Ranch19,256142160
11/14/2011Santa Rosa, CA

ICF-Construction6,276500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...4,91611150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca7,451810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge2,962310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

mckernanmc5,291320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...30,151431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Jay-House3,6236180
9/26/2011Sebastopol, CA

Large-Family-Compoun...1,589200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge3,544480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...7,07134310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD2,513200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn8,7154140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York2,085200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House8,43320282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome10,27718291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture8,885562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle3,129160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin6,910392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill5,683100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home2,877100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel4,187650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG2,623200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio3,9789130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse2,954100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader4,643200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome13,35320210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet6,450780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge5,62421660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead12,071601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

sherman9,069211410
12/7/2010Downers Grove, IL

AirparkHome-Remodel19,06622460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway5,071200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...3,713110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build3,476100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...3,837800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead11,40631740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...3,962200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild4,8885110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...13,219381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs5,373300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave5,298430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl4,874900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...7,38112230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead25,97264850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan5,083100
9/2/2010

octagonaltopsider35,75510920
8/25/2010Cupertino, CA

Commons4,025200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home4,434300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...12,639311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest4,027100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project4,585400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home5,8112100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...4,162140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...11,55122100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton30,962343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence3,787100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home5,031330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...14,5812360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi4,874100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home16,67620270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...4,874130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction4,589100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...4,72621910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...5,403130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley17,45932950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...7,58419980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

OwensNewHome37,8221023810
4/17/2010Chandler, AZ

The-Season4,047130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place4,236200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home7,222400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home8,400201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris9,529110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station4,310140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project7,883390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor18,341293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines5,234200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin4,615150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House4,127100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject10,1535390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

TheBeachHouse8,13213200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home8,600970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...8,50711310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman11,0314100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm5,350130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane9,801600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome6,2681130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx41,901321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs9,306100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables11,682201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner54,9741016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa5,539200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...5,412800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse37,028891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog43,465614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings4,381100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot9,1097900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...24,932552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House4,823220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ4,678100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home18,349385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking5,6241100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette4,674200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...5,109200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...4,560110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane4,870100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse4,582110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING4,939120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure10,112320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway5,051200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome22,260261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims12,89521590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse4,443220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start6,087610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...9,60310840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg10,017360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound4,477340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home4,759200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk8,883100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame8,015110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven5,358110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding4,962110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer16,52039880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp6,262111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0813,006211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...5,671120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road6,9124100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie4,839100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA5,1211130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed6,245100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8314,672100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas25,531301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant6,309260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart4,809100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse44,944136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun12,839311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets4,937120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA8,1809160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome5,681200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas7,037260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...8,5336320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch20,037334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home5,922460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house5,182100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...7,563670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal5,502110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH8,4491090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream5,487350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind6,045470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern7,507120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House5,6863100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista5,067120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House8,346150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF5,833110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo11,144111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon6,777430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln9,04614350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld12,95014880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...6,751100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting4,939100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse9,05619380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House5,629320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla5,154240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update6,6818100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA4,937400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges6,41211130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol8,74913520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio5,544600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman5,167360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--5,323600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...8,708100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim5,689110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...6,3724140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...5,650200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie4,606100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition12,9167140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead10,52712930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...6,601110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco6,3499290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web4,771100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...6,824510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington5,009100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House5,410420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas5,146100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome31,611731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House7,507590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence5,567200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House4,984100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb12,533400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House5,032200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...13,613271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...6,668200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo21,28944830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...4,804100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House5,296100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse5,128100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia8,169900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St7,072300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-11,693310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home15,17720270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc5,536310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF8,1775150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views9,217281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project6,9578230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House4,765100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...7,007830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome4,952100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home6,673110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF6,612330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe6,1881430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI

The-Larnerd-House7,5085210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella5,441100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House9,33117510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM6,25317570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...8,792310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...5,759410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills7,956260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna4,374100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree4,488100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra6,064230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...7,744700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...8,080480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara4,080100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate5,102240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain11,67927560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant4,897210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean5,077100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa6,4378220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad5,045260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray5,813300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX6,685330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn15,912481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...8,801730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet5,031250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family5,145100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge7,5406180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure5,363100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips5,953200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm6,7445250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome13,0981750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome5,610200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet29,55325260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house6,6863400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House25,164462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox5,145100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...5,7366330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...5,574200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX8,193270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream5,586100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

Pensacola-Waterfront5,323100
7/16/2007Pensacola, FL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST11,27415320
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm5,566220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ8,93111260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home6,526310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House8,301200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter5,254200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite6,053100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...7,014600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...9,006410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...6,364240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay8,140490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress7,743540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma5,610100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens6,064300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver6,222140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...6,4986110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home5,744200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock5,613110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin5,829300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight6,392330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family6,546100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house6,549200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building5,879370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home6,488120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream7,303600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner7,45218150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy8,2374140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest25,624471480
3/23/2007Colorado Spgs, CO

PolkCityProject9,3027110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam6,431200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll5,868100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower11,145241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa6,606200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER6,066120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome6,2754140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love7,187110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Rockport-TX6,312100
3/10/2007Rockport, TX

Forrest-Towne6,142220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True5,611100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...5,556100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog6,284100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse7,499300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-6,620100
2/21/2007north plains, OR

BuzzardsNest8,463310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome7,071200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle6,337100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel6,190100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20076,732100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode7,548200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona8,242250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland646,814300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...9,3691020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome12,69611640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade6,727110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...6,123120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud6,358100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...7,280100
11/25/2006uniontown, OH

FettConstruction7,344460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home7,548100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain10,12414590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...7,363100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven6,762100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus6,678100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition9,691100
10/13/2006Chuluota, FL

bigal7,602100
9/30/2006Whittier, CA

Stella-Maris-II7,372100
9/11/2006Orlando, FL

Lake-House8,789100
9/6/2006Kansas City, MO

My-First-House20,435100
9/5/2006APO, AE

Angie-Mossy-Oak-Acre...9,866740
8/15/2006Lake Helen, FL

Peaceful-Valley-in-M...7,343100
7/23/2006Republic, MO

Lake-Wales-Fl7,191100
7/17/2006West Palm Beach, FL

JohnKat7,654110
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Revised Appraisal Underway

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 3/26/2008

The appraisal company is reviewing their file (along with all of the documentation I sent them), to correct the land/home valuation. As long as we hit the magic $550K number, I'm happy, and so is the bank.

Meanwhile, my site plan is complete, next task is to get my septic/well design completed and into the health department. So at least a few things are moving forward more or less on schedule!

I'm looking forward to posting my first photos of our land -- just haven't yet because it's not "officially" ours yet (maybe I'm a little superstitious).

Friday, we're heading to a home show -- plans in hand -- and without the kiddos. I can't wait.


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Knock Me Over With a Feather...

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 3/24/2008

We received an appraisal for our home plans/lot on Friday. Needless to say, you could "knock me over with a feather" afterwards. It was about $100K LOWER than we expected.

I've questioned it with the bank, and with the appraisal company -- and am right now waiting to hear back.

The problem comes down to two issues:

1)  Land value. They valued our land at $111K (what we paid for it). The county values our land (according to the 2008 tax assessment) at $210K. 

2) No credits for energy-efficient build. We should have seen at least a 5% increase in value of the home because it is being built with ICF. No credits for that.

I'm not sure what they used as comparisons but I can pretty much guarantee they didn't use any of our future neighbors -- unless they expect me to believe that those houses dropped $100K or more in value in less than two months.

All new homes of equivalent home size and lot in our area have a starting price of at least $540K or greater. So, not sure what's going on, other than this has messed up our closing date and our loan. 

In the meantime, I'm dropping off plans for take-offs -- finishing any minor adjustments, and moving forward with site plans, septic design and getting the building permits.

I just hope the appraisal doesn't completely halt this program.

What a pain.

On the bright side, just purchased our GE Monogram 36" gas cooktop for 1/3 list price... and have my other appliances on-hold at 40% off list (all new). 


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Rough Estimates are IN!

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 3/3/2008

I found an awesome ICF guy -- he actually builds all of the local Habitat Homes with ICF. And, he understands what cost+ means.

In essence, we're building about 6,000 sq. ft. under roof (includes garage, bonus room over garage, four bedrooms, three and a half baths, full basement) for $400K (including land at $111, permits, fees, insurance, interest, closing costs, etc). This is an ICF house, with spray-in foam in the roof -- and enough bells and whistles to keep me happy for awhile!

I've left some of my estimates high (electrical, plumbing, kitchen... front porch) to give me some wiggle room. But frankly, I'm happy with the $400K price tag. Everything else around here for $400K is about two-thirds the size on about a quarter acre -- versus my three. Plus, mine will cost less to heat, cool, and maintain.

Today has been a good day. And, tomorrow -- looks like we can finalize those plans! Looking forward to a quick closing on the lot, and a groundbreaking in May. We're getting a house for Thanksgiving!


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Hurry Up and Wait!

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 2/26/2008

We have our closing date on the construction-to-permanent loan (3/28). In the meantime, I've been working OT on budget, budget, budget. A lot of tedious shopping, deciding where to make compromises -- and where to hold firm.

I've been told by two separate ICF builders that prices on ICF in our area are now about on par with wood! (I suppose that's the GOOD side of a housing market sliding down a cliff). So, it looks like we're going to get our ICF house from basement to roof. We will also be adding foam insulation in the basement (between the basement and first floor), and the attic. 

Plans -- hopefully the final version on Friday morning. At the bare minimum, I should be able to get a copy of the footprint to submit to the surveyor and finish the site plan so that I can get my septic design, propane tank, and well placement/bids in -- and start the process to get our health certificate approved. Worst case, we don't have the final plans for another week. 

Assuming I have the final plans by next Friday, I can start my (mad) emailing for bids, finalize our budget and materials list, get the initial appraisal, and drop off everything to get the building permit done by March 17th. From that point, we should be set to "break ground" by May 5th (no later).

In the meantime, it's all about picking tile, colors, cabinetry -- and finding the best deals! So far, my best deal is on my granite countertops. Two-inch-thick granite in sapphire brown, with the waterfall edge for $7,994 installed (I have a LOT of countertop in this kitchen). Other prices I've gotten for this range from $10K and up -- without the edging. 

 

 


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Financing with MidCountry DONE!

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 1/29/2008

The list of things to do continues to grow, but at least the financing portion is pretty much done. We're set to close in 45 days (less, if I can manage it). In process now: septic design and health certificate, plans for approval by HOA and county, and loan appraisal, plus estimates for well and propane tank. Hopefully, we'll be able to close on the lot and begin building fairly quickly thereafter. We're currently getting our lists of subs together, so we can get pricing on *everything*.

Our goal is to finish in 6 months (from close) or less, and with money to spare. Of course, my husband keeps looking at the ways we're going to save that money and justifying spending it on something else that's really expensive (for example, saving $15,000 on HVAC budget... so let's add the $20,000 Geothermal -- my take?  saving $15,000 on HVAC budget -- don't spend it -- we may need it for something later!).

I understand his desire to be as "green" as possible. I just wish he'd understand my not wanting to invest in something that will take 200+ months to pay for itself, because we're tripling our insulation costs...

 


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Getting the Plans

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 1/25/2008

We head to the draftsman to get our plans drawn... I'm posting .pdf files of our floorplan (basement, main and second floor). Happy viewing!


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Financing Quagmire

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 1/22/2008

If we weren't building in Stafford County, we'd be seeking our building permit and getting ready to close on the construction-permanent loan. Darn soft market! Bank is now requiring about $50,000 down at closing. Not something we were counting on! (some money, yes... but not $50K).

In the meantime, I'm having a drafting company look at our plans and give me an estimate to draw them. I should have that back soon, along with our prequel letter.  I'm hoping to post a photo in about four weeks -- of our lot -- once it's actually ours!

 


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Found a Lot!

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 12/24/2007

I have the contracts in hand for a three acre lot (already cleared, perked, and basic excavation done too). It calls for an alternate septic, but the price reflects the difference. It's about two-thirds treed, with enough open space for the house and a good-sized yard. No drainage problems either.

We're attempting to finalize the house plan, but have some final cost estimates to do prior to moving forward. We have a 60-day close on the lot, which gives us some time, plus we have a 14-day study period (to make sure the lot and the housework is together).

All things considered, I'm nervously optimistic about beginning the house in mid-to-late March.

 


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Taking the Plunge...

Posted to Kanak-ICF--Virginia by Lisa in Fredericksburg, VA on 11/28/2007

Headed out on Monday to look at several lots with a land broker. Most likely, we'll be getting a three-plus acre lot close to where we currently live in Stafford County. I'm nervous about this process -- but with the books and articles I've been reading here, less than I was before.

We've decided to build an all ICF home (about 4,000 square feet, six bedrooms four bath (two half-baths). We are also contemplating using the 'Lite Deck' under the garage to give us more square footage in the basement. Since we plan to live in this home for 20-40 years, energy efficiency is very important. We don't want to skimp on quality. We're still trying to decide on the final floorplan -- but have it down to two we like.

It's a great time to owner-build in Stafford County. The declining market has given us a ton of labor - all fighting for work, and the cost of materials has come down sharply as well. The house(s) we are planning to build currently are on the market for about $500,000, on a lot less land. If the estimates I have received are good, we should be able to build the same home for about $150k less. That just astounds me.

We plan to do a lot of the finish work ourselves (paint, trim, tile, hardwood, cabinets, bathrooms, shelving, fixtures, landscaping, deck/patio), which may take us a bit longer, but will save us tremendously in the long-run. 

Now, I can't wait to get started.


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