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Getting Organized to Be Organized Essential tips for organized home planning and building stages of your new home. Create a Scrapbook Free e-Book shows you how to create a Scrapbook to Assist in Planning Your Home Building Projects! Your Team Get Your Construction Team...Team Oriented Building a home is all about teamwork with your construction team Choose Your Construction Team Captain You and your mate must unite to form one construction team captain Choose Your General Contractor...Sub-Contractors Consider your General Contractor and Sub-Contractors on your Construction Team. Your Financials Financial Analysis Financial Analysis of Your Personal Financial Report Personal Financial Report You can put together your Personal Financial Report for construction loan or mortgage loan application. Personal Credit Report Obtain a Personal Credit Report before applying for a construction or mortgage loan. How Much Can I Borrow? Calculate how much money you can borrow for your new home Debt Reduction Plan Debt Reduction Plan to reduce your debts. Protect Your Wealth Protect your wealth from by keeping liens off of your property or home. Shop for a Home Loan Learn how to Shop for a Home Loan. Learn How to Pay a Loan Off Quicker. Government Backed Loans Information on Government Backed Loans. Choose Your 1st Mortgage Home Loan Choosing a 1st Mortgage Home Loan Lender. Your Financial Presentation for Home Loan Learn how to complete a Financial Presentation for a Home Loan. Your Budget Construction Budget Valuable tips for keeping a home construction budget under control.

Your Home's Style Choose Your Architectural Style Home American Style Home Art Deco Style Home Art Deco Style Home known for its streamlined-smooth shape and simple ornate characteristics, it is definitely not a typical traditional home. Cape Code Style Home Cape Cod Style Home were generally smaller homes built lower to the ground designed to withstand the effects of the chilling winds of the cold winter seas. Colonial Revival Style Home Melded beautifully of elements taken from the Queen Anne, Federal, and Georgian architecture, the Colonial Revival Style Home gave a new dimension to the American home. Colonial Style Home A Colonial Style Home refers to the architectural home styles built by our country's settlers beginning over five centuries ago. Cotswold Cottage Style Home This quaint fairy tale looking cottage closely resembles the American idealism of "English Country. The Cotswold Cottage Style Home is quite charming and unique... Dutch Colonial Style Home The Dutch Colonial Style Home was first built in the New Amsterdam area, which is what we now call New York, and has later migrated throughout the country. English Country Style Home The English Country Style Home has been around for centuries. However, what most Americans perceive as "English Country is not necessarily the same as what is true to the English. Federalist Style Home The Federalist Style Home, which is of Neoclassic style, is based on the Adamesque designs of combining features popular in England, France, and Rome. Folk Victorian Style Home Most everyone in the Victorian era, rich or not, wanted their home to make a statement. For those families that were not so fortunate in their wealth, the Folk Victorian Style Home suited them fine. Garrison Colonial Style Home The Garrison Colonial Style Home is nearly identical to that of the original Colonial style home, except that there are a couple of minor differences. Georgian Style Home The works of a well known European architect, Andrea Palladio inspired architects Indigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and other English architects to design what would become the new Georgian Style Home. Gothic Revival Style Home Considered a romantic style, the Gothic Revival Style Home has one distinct characteristic not seen in any other form of architecture—its windows. Greek Revival Style Home In the early nineteenth century Greek Revival Style Home took New England and later the Midwest by storm. Italianate Style Home The Italianate Style Home was influenced by the beautiful villas of the Italian countryside. Jeffersonian Style Home Thomas Jefferson, The United States of America's third president, became well noted for his architectural styles and the Jeffersonian Style Home. Neoclassic Style Home The eighteenth century brought about a phase of architecture referred to as "Neoclassicism. Neoclassic Style Home features were revitalized from the ancient structures of the Greek and Romans. Prairie Style Home The Prairie Style Home is truly an American architectural style. In all my extensive research, I cannot say that I have come across any articles that indicate any discrepancy to that effect. Queen Anne Style Home When picturing a true "Victorian home, the Queen Anne Style Home is what is often envisioned. Second Empire Style Home The one feature that sets the architectural style of the Second Empire Style Home apart from any other is its illustrious roof. Southwest Style Home The elements common within the Southwest Style Home architectural influence is the "Adobe type construction with plastered wall surfaces. Thomas Jefferson Style Home Thomas Jefferson, The United States of America's third president, became well noted for his architectural styles and the Jeffersonian Style Home. Tudor Revival Style Home Larger and more stately than a Cotswold Cottage, the Tudor Revival Style Home is a beautiful rendition of characteristics taken from the original 16th Century Tudor style architecture. Victorian Style Home The Victorian Style Home is not just one specific style, it is several different styles that have evolved during the reign of England's Queen Victoria, hence "Victorian.

European Style Home English Country Style Home The English Country Style Home has been around for centuries. However, what most Americans perceive as "English Country is not necessarily the same as what is true to the English. French Country Style Home The French Country Style Home incorporates the French love of living and dining which is a major contribution to the style found in and outside of their homes that we love best. French Mediterranean Style Home French Mediterranean Style Home offers a stucco exterior with a hint of limestone all covered by a low profile clay tile roof. The deep-narrow "French arched doorways and windows flanked with... French Normandy Style Home French Normandy Style Home is a combination of formal characteristics taken from French-Chateaux and the rustic features familiar with the farmhouses of northern France. French Provincial Style Home The French Provincial Style Home takes on features similar to that of the French Normandy style. Rather than having a more chateau appearance, it leans more towards the farmhouse look. Georgian Style Home The works of a well known European architect, Andrea Palladio inspired architects Indigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and other English architects to design what would become the new Georgian Style Home. Italian Villa Style Home The Italian Villa Style Home structure is very ornate and gives off a near Spanish influence. Neoclassic Style Home The eighteenth century brought about a phase of architecture referred to as "Neoclassicism. Neoclassic Style Home features were revitalized from the ancient structures of the Greek and Romans. Tuscan Farmhouse Style Home Originating in the Tuscan region of Italy, the Tuscan Farmhouse Style Home is quite popular in America today. Spanish Style Home Spanish Colonial Style Home An early Southwest design, still admired today, the Spanish Colonial Style Home reveals its own beauty through its stature and its grace. Spanish Colonial Revival Style Home (California Mission) As with the Colonial Revival, the Spanish Colonial Revival Style Home is derived from several architectural styles; although from different regions. Spanish-Pueblo Style Home (Santa-Fe) Stemming from the utilization of materials melded with the architectural styles from the Spanish Adobe and Pueblo Indian cliff dwellings, Spanish-Pueblo Style Home we know as "Santa-Fe was born. Home Style Books Vast Selection of Books for Your Style Home, Decorating, and Architectural Designs Home Style Search Architectural Style Home Research and influences named and identified by either the architect, area, or period for which it is built.

House Plans Resource tools for finding house plans The Anatomy of a Home (Home Structure) Learn information about the Home Structure of a new home. Foundation Learn information on building a good House Foundation. Floor Systems Learn about Floor Systems for new homes. Wall Systems Learn about Structural Wall Systems in building a new house. Windows and Doors Learn information about Windows and Doors. Moisture Proof Barrier Learn about Moisture Proof Barrier used in building a new house. Exterior Surface Material Learn about Exterior Surface Material used in building a new house. Insulation Learn about Insulation when building a new house. Interior Wall Materials Learn information about Interior Wall Materials for building a new home. Roof Systems Learn about about a number of different roof systems available in building your new home. Ventilation Information on the proper ventilation of your home. Plumbing and Fixtures Learn information about Plumbing and Fixtures for your new house. Electricity and Wiring Learn information about Electricity Wiring in a new house. Climate Control Learn about climate control resources and information on heating and cooling systems. Your Home Decor Learn information about Your Home Decor. Building Products Save time, money, and prevent regrets when researching and shopping for home building products. Home Design Tips Discover a floor plan that fulfills your every idea, want, need, and especially, dream! Plan a Room Discover a floor plan that fulfills your every idea, want, need, and especially, dream! Decorating Home Decorating Ideas for decorating and entertaining with great Ideas & Recipes. Summerlon Summerlon...Dodge City, Kansas Premiere Residential and Commercial Development PRINTABLE Home Planning and Building FORMS: (Listed In Alpha Order) You'll need a .pdf reader to view. If you don't have one, go to www.adobe.com for a free reader. Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Statement for a Personal Financial Report. Helps you figure your debt to income ratio. Building Site Spec Sheet Building Site Spec Sheet form helps you keep all the different building Site properties you tour fresh in your mind...use in conjunction with the questionnaire below: Building Site Touring Questionnaire A Building Site Touring Questionnaire form for home planning. Construction Calendar Use this form to help you keep track of all the events and schedules while building your new home. Don't forget to keep it in your scrapbook for future reference! Contact List Use this list to keep track of your contractor, subcontractors, building material suppliers, etc... Debt Reduction Plan: Target Payoff Schedule Debt Reduction Goal Worksheet help you figure your entire debt and make goals to reduce you debt to become financially free to build your new home. Debt Reduction Goals Worksheet Debt Reduction Plan Worksheet form Helps you figure how fast you can pay off your debt and keeps track of your progress. Existing Home Spec Sheet Keep track of all the specifics and amenities of a home...use in conjunction with the "Touring Questionnaire" below. See our Sample Spec Sheet to use as an example. General Contractor Information Sheet This General Contractor Information Sheet is created for you to give to your potential contractors complete giving you a wealth of information on their building practices. Home Priority List Home Priority form helps you keep track of all the "priorities" that you desire in your home building plan. Home Touring Questionnaire Use this "Home Touring Questionnaire" to keep track of real estate you tour. This is a great way to "prescreen" potential contractors to see the quality of their work as well as inspire ideas for your new home. Room Inventory List This Room Inventory List is a great asset to help you sort out items you will either be keeping, throwing out, or donating while planning your new home. Kitchen Pantry Inventory List Pantry Inventory List helps organize and plan your pantry space...we recommend doing this before planning your kitchen cabinet space. Kitchen Inventory List This "Kitchen Inventory List" helps you plan how much space you will need in your new kitchen, what you will be taking with you and what items you'll be donating or throwing out while planning your new home. Use in conjunction with our Pantry Inventory List below. Kitchen Sink Templates Use these sink templates to help design your kitchen layout. Kitchen Cabinet Templates Print and cutout our standard Kitchen Cabinet Templates to help plan your kitchen layout. Land Priority List A form to list your priorities for choosing your building site while planning new home. Lender Worksheet Lender Worksheet may help in determining which lender may be best suited for your needs. Payment Log Payment Log helps you keep track of your bids, construction draws and payments while building your new home. Product Comparison Form This Product Comparison Form will help you compare and decide which product is best for home planning needs. Room Priority List Don't forget important details of your home. Print one Room Priority List for each room to use while home planning. Room Shopping List Possibly one of the most important lists you'll need: This Shopping List is designed to help you stay organized and stick to your budget. Personal Financial Report Also known as an Income Statement, this report helps you figure all your household income.

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