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Articles > Building Process

You've chosen the design for your new home. What's next? We'll help you anticipate the events you'll encounter as you build your home so you're ready for anything that comes your way.

		A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Home Building a home isn't child's play, but taking the time to educate yourself about what you're likely to encounter will keep you from going gray before your time. Read more...

		Be Your Own Contractor: Challenges and Rewards of Doing It Yourself While acting as the contractor for your home can be rewarding—psychologically and possibly financially—the decision to do so is not one to be taken lightly. Read more...

		Preliminary Steps: What's Essential Before You Break Ground Proper planning is one of the best ways to ensure your new home's quality and value. Before you break ground, follow these tips to prepare yourself for this risky but all-important first step Read more...

		How to Read Blueprints Professionally drawn blueprints contain a wealth of information. Although symbols and callouts can vary slightly from one home designer to another, knowing a few of the basics will assist you in distilling a clear picture of your new home. Read more...

		Sequence of Events: What Will Happen from Beginning to End Your lot has been cleared and it's time to begin one of the most challenging and exciting experiences of your lifetime: the construction of your new house. Here's what will happen during construction. Read more...

		The Closing: The End of a Long Chapter The same planning and preparation that went into the construction of your new home will benefit you at your closing as well. Read more...

		Orientation: Not Your Father's Walk-Through To make sure all of your expectations are met, and that you don't meet problems you didn't expect, you'll need to know a few things about the close of the building process. Read more...

		A Word About Warranties: What's Covered and What's Not Make sure that you understand and make good use of your warranty coverage as part of your home care plan. Read more...

		Moving Into Your New Home Moving requires not only skillful organization, but also thorough research. To keep track of all the details, create a time line and know what you're looking for in a mover. Read more...

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