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Determining a budget for building a new home can be done with a little math and a system. Money to build a new home lies in your home equity, the amount you are eligible to borrow, and any other savings you might have. A realistic budget to build your new home can be developed with a home breakdown checklist of the separate parts of a house.

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Job interviews are the best way to see if the contractor you want to hire will be able to do the work you want. Ask the contractor about his business, the kind of trade magazines he subscribes to, his management habits. Get references from the supply houses where he buys materials. What do they know about the quality of his work?

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Geothermal energy systems are environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems for your home. They transfer heat to and from the soil. Geothermal systems are quiet, compact and work best in moderate climates.

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Log homes are a beautiful alternative. Assure your log home is built correctly by contracting with one of the experienced log home builders.

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Precast concrete foundations have many advantages. They don't need footers poured and cured in a controlled factory. They can be installed in less than a day and are bolted together and then waterproofed.

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