How many finished levels in your future owner-built house? |
| More than three |
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What type of construction are you planning? |
| ICF |
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Planned house style? |
| Other |
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How much do you plan to save altogether vs. appraised value? |
| 40% - 45% |
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How many hours do you project spending as a couple, counting planning and construction? |
| > 1,000 hrs. |
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Will you be working when you owner-build? |
| Only wife working |
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Who will take primary responsibility in your family for the work? |
| Husband primary |
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Will your project be a starter, step-up, custom, or dream home? |
| Dream home |
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Will you get comparison bids from general contractors? |
| Two |
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What percentage of the time do you think O-B's get liened by subs or vendors? |
| 1% - 5% |
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What time of year will you start? |
| May |
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Do you have a step-up strategy? |
| Yes |
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How much combined time will you spend planning? |
| More than 900 hours |
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How many times are you planning to do this? |
| One time total |
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Are you organized? |
| Pretty organized |
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Are you a good shopper? |
| Okay shopper |
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What is the average General Contractor estimate to build your plans? |
| $250 - $275 |
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What is the average monthly maintenance cost of the house you'll be leaving? |
| <$100 |
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What is the average monthly utility cost in your current home? |
| $150 - $200 |
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Will you incorporate active solar panels (PV) into your home? |
| No |
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Will you build in town or in the country? |
| Rural |
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What's the population of the community where you will build? |
| <50,000 |
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How much calendar time will there be from when you first did some written planning to groundbreaking? |
| More than five years |
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Do you know your credit score? |
| Yes |
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How many houses have you owned prior to this one? |
| Four |
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What will you choose for wall insulation? |
| Insulated Concrete Forms |
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What will be the R-value of your walls? |
| >R-20 |
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How much construction industry experience will you have before you owner-build? |
| > 10 years |
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How many books about contracting or the trades will you read when you owner-build? |
| Two |
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Do you plan to use any personal friends as subs? |
| None |
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How many houses have you built, remodeled or added on to as an owner-builder? |
| Six |
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How many children will be living at home when you owner-build? |
| None |
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How many bedrooms are you planning on? |
| More than six |
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How many bathrooms are you planning on? |
| More than five |
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How many air conditioning units will you include in your owner-built house? |
| None |
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If stick-built, will you use 2x4 or 2x6 framing? |
| It won't be stick-built. |
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How many tools do you own? |
| $3,000 - $4,000 |
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Do you have experience using spreadsheets for budgeting or scheduling? |
| Fifty times |
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Is your occupation "blue collar" or "white collar"? |
| White collar |
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Will you take pictures of the job when you owner-built? |
| Will use a digital camera regularly |
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Do you own a truck? |
| Yes |
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How many covered vehicle spaces will you provide in your owner-built house? |
| Four |
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How much personal use do you make of the Internet? |
| 15-20 hours |
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What are the most helpful websites for your owner-builder project? |
| GreenBuildingTalk.com |
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Why are you considering owner-building? |
| In order to afford what I want. |
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How many children do you have? |
| Two |
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