If your a thrifty person it's time you take your talent to the next level. Become a thrifty builder to the home of your dreams. I've listed 10 Tips to building for less that could be done with your efforts.
1.) Find a Builder that will allow you to make some of those purchases on items he normally supplies: appliances, fixtures, flooring, trim, carpet ect.
2.) If you have a friend who works in the housing construction industry, he may be able to quote you a price that will save you money.
See the Complete List of 10 Steps to Building for Less!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Build for Less - Thrifty not Cheap
If you've been told your "cheap" consider taking your talents for being "Thrifty" to a new level.
Time to put your eye for a deal to work for YOU!
Building for Less takes someone just like you. Have all the extras, upgrades and costly items you want without the high price tag. First find a builder that will allow you to make purchases on some of the items they normally supply within the quote, like: Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Trim packages, and not limited to final cleaning. Go through the Builders Quote in detail to see where you can save money. Work with your builder on things like who will be installing and dates, helps to make it run more smoothly this way. Know any items you decide to purchase will be your responsiblity to provide on time and handle any warranty issues.
Take Thrifty to a new level
Do you have a friend who is a roofer, trim capenter, painter, brick mason, owns Window Company, owns Cabinet Shop, ect.? You may be able to contract them out or purchase from them cheaper than what the Builder Quotes you for those items. Again: if a problem occures with the item or their work, you will have to take care of it and most thrifty people know the ropes here.
If you discuss all the steps with your builder it can run smoothly. When you have everything clear from the start, it can eliminate any mis-communication.
With your thrifty eye you can find areas in the Builders Quote that can easily be bought yourself and/or done cheaper. FYI- Builders quote their fee to build your home but some also make money in many of the contracted areas of the quote. Simple example: Final Cleaning may say $800.00 - they most likely aren't paying that much to have the work done. The builder has to deal with scheduling, required work and guaranteeing the work is done correctly.
TOP LEVEL Thrifty
Contracting out your home building yourself. This take knowledge, education and time you may not have. From codes, licenses, inspection, insurance and other requirements you have to meet. This can be a little too much for many to do on their own. Although a person with good scheduling habits, knowledge and time could save thousands.
If you want to build for less, start by tring a few tips I've listed and you will be on your way to building for less. Let me help you find the perfect Lot for Sale.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
8,000 Tax Credit to Downpayment
8,000 Tax Credit toward Down Payment
Everyone has heard of the Home Purchase Tax Credit but you may not know some changes have been made to make it possible to use that Credit on closing cost and buy down interest.
See Details to the Newest Addition on the 8,000 Home Purchase Tax Credit just posted May 29,2009 at HUD. Using the tax credit toward the home purchase is now Available.
Some good news - some state housing finance agencies have developed their own tax credit loan programs, so buyers in states whose HFA's offer these programs can montize the tax credit upfront to cover all or part of their downpayment. These programs are separate from the Hud/FHA program announced above on May 29.
Let me help you find a home and see if you qualify for The Stimulus Money going to helping you buy a home.
Everyone has heard of the Home Purchase Tax Credit but you may not know some changes have been made to make it possible to use that Credit on closing cost and buy down interest.
See Details to the Newest Addition on the 8,000 Home Purchase Tax Credit just posted May 29,2009 at HUD. Using the tax credit toward the home purchase is now Available.
Some good news - some state housing finance agencies have developed their own tax credit loan programs, so buyers in states whose HFA's offer these programs can montize the tax credit upfront to cover all or part of their downpayment. These programs are separate from the Hud/FHA program announced above on May 29.
Let me help you find a home and see if you qualify for The Stimulus Money going to helping you buy a home.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Open Floor Plan - Lots of Light
Sold
Heather Cove
Toledo
2 Bedroom
2 Bath
2 Car
Open
Bright
Feel Free to Contact me to help you find something similar for sale.
Lawn - Woods - Home with Privacy
$ Sold
Co.Rd. 1-1
Swanton
3 Bedroom
2.5 Bath
2 Car
1860 Sq.Ft.
Contact Me
See more Photos and Details about this home. A Home you must see! Let me help you find a similar home for sale
Like Buying New without The Cost - New Appliances and Updates
$125,100
Cheltenham
Toledo
1+ Car
2 Bedroom
1.5 Bath
1088 Sq.Ft.
New Appliances
Updates
You must see this Cozy and Comfortable home with it's many updates and appliances. Feel free to contact me for a viewing.
2 Lots on Cty. RD 8-2
See the Two Lots available
13590 Cty. Rd. 8-2 Priced at $29,900
13520 Cty. Rd. 8-2
Priced at $29,900 each
Lot Size: 2.2 Acres
See Drive Score and feel free to contact me for more information. Don't forget to check out my search by subdivisions.
13590 Cty. Rd. 8-2 Priced at $29,900
13520 Cty. Rd. 8-2
Priced at $29,900 each
Lot Size: 2.2 Acres
See Drive Score and feel free to contact me for more information. Don't forget to check out my search by subdivisions.
New Kitchen! Perrysburg
$Inactive
Queensland
Perrysburg
4 Bedroom
2 Bath
1765 Sq.ft.
2 Car
New Kitchen
See More
Feel Free to contact me to see The Many Features this home with New Kitchen has to offer. I can help you find a Home Listed for Sale with great features.
Marble Flooring Home - Wow!
Sheffield
Perrysburg
$Inactive
4 Bedroom
3 Car
3318 Sq.Ft.
2.5 Bath
Storage
Open Plan
Marble Flooring
See More Pictures and see the homes Walk/Drive Score.
Feel Free to Contact me for a Viewing or to help you find a similar home. If this is something your looking for, I can help you find a home for sale similar to this one
Feel Free to Contact me for a Viewing or to help you find a similar home. If this is something your looking for, I can help you find a home for sale similar to this one
3548 Cottage Gate - Breckenridge Lot
Breckenridge Lot
1.4 Acres
Cottage Gate
$133,000
Contact Me
Make your Lot Search easier by using my Search for Lots and Homes for Sale by Subdivision. This will save you time, especially when you know the subdivisions your interested in.
Make your Lot Search easier by using my Search for Lots and Homes for Sale by Subdivision. This will save you time, especially when you know the subdivisions your interested in.
9923 Julianna in Toledo
$179,900Julianna
Toledo
3 Bedroom
2 Car
1522 Sq. Ft.
Open Plan
See More
Feel Free to Contact me for a Personal Viewing.
Whitecap Lane Holland
Sold
Single Family Home - No Yard Work
4795 Ryan Rd. Toledo,Ohio
This Condo is perfect for those who don't want the yard work and snow removal troubles. It's not an attached condo, so you have your own home like feeling. This Condo has sold but I can help you find a similar home or condo for sale
Single Family Home - No Yard Work
4795 Ryan Rd. Toledo,Ohio
This Condo is perfect for those who don't want the yard work and snow removal troubles. It's not an attached condo, so you have your own home like feeling. This Condo has sold but I can help you find a similar home or condo for sale
In Door Pool - Waterville
Great view of Side Cut Metropark!
$289,900Old Trail
Maumee
4 Car
3 Bedroom
2263 sq.ft.
5 Acres
Park
Woods
Feel free to contact me for more information and view more Details and Pictures. Great relaxing views. Take at look at this Homes Walk and Drive Score.
Adorable All Brick Ranch!
Sold
Capistrano
Toledo
3 Bedroom
See More Photos and the Energy Efficient Home that could be yours. Email: Victoria
View This All Brick Homes Walk Score and Drive Score.
It's not impossible for me to help you find a similar home for sale that is perfect for you.
Meadowcroft Home 3 Season Sunroom-sold
Meadowcroft - Quiet NeighborhoodMaumee Ohio
Springfield S.D.
1640 sq.ft.
3 Bedroom
1640 sq.ft.
3 Bedroom
Sold
Quiet Neighborhood, good location, See Walk Score and Drive Score.
See the many features this home has and view the Relaxing Neighborhood.
Quiet Neighborhood, good location, See Walk Score and Drive Score.
See the many features this home has and view the Relaxing Neighborhood.
See More: http://www.luxuryhomesintoledo.com/
Contact Me: Victoria
This home has sold, but I can help you find a similar home for sale.
This home has sold, but I can help you find a similar home for sale.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Luxury Home in Maumee Sold
Slate Court
This traditional luxury home is fit for a king. This home has over 4000 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. A four car garage, walk-out basement, and three beautiful fireplaces help make this home one of a kind. This home has two furnaces and three different heating and cooling zones, and an underground irrigation system.
It's a must see with Foyer to die for, Kitchen to love and separated enterance to basement with office areas for your business.
Let me help you find a similar home for sale: victoria@luxuryhomesintoledo.com
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This traditional luxury home is fit for a king. This home has over 4000 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. A four car garage, walk-out basement, and three beautiful fireplaces help make this home one of a kind. This home has two furnaces and three different heating and cooling zones, and an underground irrigation system.
It's a must see with Foyer to die for, Kitchen to love and separated enterance to basement with office areas for your business.
Let me help you find a similar home for sale: victoria@luxuryhomesintoledo.com
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Ovitt Perrysburg, Ohio
Ovitt PerrysburgFall in love with this luxury home in Perrysburg! Country living - yet close to town, what more could you ask for? This beautiful home is located just minutes from shopping, the freeway, and restaurants. No expense was spared with this home. Among its many features are dual heating systems, a large open floor plan (great for entertaining!), built-in surround sound, and gorgeous Brazilian walnut floors on most of the first floor.
Luxury in Everyway!
To schedule your own private showing, call Victoria at 419-460-5587 today!
victoria@luxuryhomesintoledo.com
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