Helpful guide to building a custom home.

In the third book from their informative construction series, Custom Home Builders Marv Ritter, Walt Arway, and Terri Smith-Pfeiffer share their home building expertise by guiding you through the 50 key steps of building an extraordinary custom home. Learn the sequential process before you begin building your custom home to be better informed on what you should expect. It's a quick read, filled with insightful knowledge gained over 30 years as business partners at Rite-Way Custom Homes.

Complete with illustrations, checklists, sample contracts, forms, and survey maps, and a must-have homebuilding timetable, this guide gives you everything you need to know to build your dream home.

You deserve a home that meets your specific needs and desires! If you find yourself dreaming of the perfect patio, the ideal kitchen, and inviting rooms where you love to spend time, it might just be time to start building! With Building Your Custom Home For Dummies, you won’t have to feel intimidated as you plan, finance, and oversee construction on your new oasis. You’ll learn what it takes to build a custom home, including which pros to call and when. This updated edition also covers the latest in real estate and home construction trends, including smart homes, green building, and banking options. It's more important than ever to live in a home that’s truly how you want it, truly your own. Now is the perfect time to get started—if you’re still in the dreaming stage, this book will help you identify your style and articulate your vision. If you’re further along in the process, you’ll benefit from checklists and pointers on reviewing architects’ plans, evaluating contractor bids, flipping the home you build, and more. The latest guidance on building a beautiful home on any budget New ideas for high-tech homes with low carbon footprints Step-by-step instructions for securing financing, hiring architects, and finding reliable contractors Advice on how to invest your home-building budget wisely and plan for the future Building Your Custom Home For Dummies takes you from finding the perfect homesite through laying the foundation to framing and finishing—in the friendly Dummies style you can trust.

Shows homeowners how to stay within one percent of their budget Delivers the perfect balance of information--covers everything homeowners need to know without overwhelming details Ready-to-use worksheets save time and money Tells homeowners who to meet with, when to meet, and how to track progress and control costs

Discover what to expect when building a new custom home.Custom Home Builders Marv Ritter, Walt Arway, and Terri Smith Pfeiffer are back again with a second book in their construction series explaining the technical aspects and beneficial information they gained over the past 30+ years building in and around Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This book breaks down the crucial "must know" details to achieve a smooth and stress-free build for your one-of-a-kind custom home. Obtain straight answers to the tough questions smart homebuyers ask their builder and discover how to avoid hidden surprises. Part of the useful information this book contains: ? How to find the right builder and lot. ? Understanding your construction and design options. ? Setting your budget and securing your investment. ? Discover how low-cost builders cut corners. ? Learn the construction process and money saving tips. ? The importance of inspections and how draw requests are handled with your bank. ? Construction contracts made easy with clearly defined specifications and allowances.

Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes