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Pitfalls in the Financing of Home Construction
  March 22, 1999 " My wife and I are considering having a house built for us and I would like to know the basics of combination construction/permanent mortgages. What do we look out for?" Construction can ... more...

Should the Builder Finance Construction?
  April 19, 1999, Revised October 10, 2002 "We are going to have a house built for us, and are wondering whether or not we should finance the construction or allow the builder to do it? Some builders won't do it but others will if the customer wants it? Is there ... more...

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Construction Loan
Construction Loan A short term interim loan to pay for the construction of buildings or homes. These are usually designed to provide periodic disbursements to the builder as he progresses. ... more...

Interim Financing
Interim Financing A construction loan made during completion of a building or a project. A permanent loan usually replaces this loan after completion. Interim loans are used to bridge the gap between the construction loan and the permanent loan (hence bridge loans) ... more...

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Bridge Loans: Everything You Wanted To Know
As the name implies, bridge loans fulfill a vital need for active developers by giving life to a new project in the months before lenders feel confident enough to make available a construction loan, or a repositioning loan in the case of an existing project. But real estate bridge loans have other ... more...

Home Improvements Turn Average Homes into Dreams Come True
If youre thinking about taking out a home improvement loan, there are several options to consider. First and foremost, your mortgage consultant needs to know why you want a home improvement loan. Here are some factors to take into consideration. How long have you been in the home? Will the ... more...

Oil Projects in India
OIL PROJECTS COMMISSIONED IN INDIA1. Mathura Tundla Pipeline: The 1.2. MMTPA capacity, 16 diameter, 56 km long pipeline was completed during Feb03 at a cost of Rs.45 crore for supplying product in environmentally sensitive Taj trapezium zone.2. Replacement of Barauni Patna Section of BKPL: ... more...

Home Construction Loans
You can maximize your savings by shopping for a lender that can provide you with a combination loan. The combination loan starts as a construction loan. During this phase, your lender cuts checks to your builder and their subcontractors as they successfully reach significant steps in the building ... more...

Rebuilding After Katrina: Smart Energy Choices
Energy efficiency has been part of the American lexicon since 1978 when the Energy Policy Act was first enacted. Since then, energy efficient homes and increased use of renewable energy resources have become the norm in states like New York and California. Policies and programs have supported these ... more...

Prefabricated Home Packages
This is by no means an exhaustive list of what's available in the area of prefabricated homes and buildings. This article is to introduce you to the world prefab. If you're in the industry, you'll probably be cringing about now at the word "prefab". But, the word is one that has become synonymous ... more...

Atlanta Real Estate
Atlanta Georgia Real Estate offers information about Atlanta homes for sale, real estate agents and home prices through Atlanta Realtors, MLS etc. Information on Atlanta home selling, buying, mortgages, insurance and other real estate services in Atlanta are also available.Interest rates in the ... more...

Two Story Homes: More Bang For Your Buck
If you are going to build your own home and want to get more for your money, consider a two story home. There are major parts of the construction process that can save you money over building a ranch style home. The three major areas to cut costs are excavation, the foundation, and the roof ... more...

Building Permits and Inspections
Probably the most intimidating part of building your own house is the permit process. Not only do the the requirements vary from township to township, but at times the decisions made seem so subjective that we find ourselves seething in frustration. However, permits and inspections are a ... more...

How House Plans Work
The Ins and Outs Of Choosing Online Custom Home Plans! So you've decided to build your own home, congratulations! Now where do you go from here?If you are a first timer, it is sometimes confusing figuring out how house plans work. House plans, sometimes referred to as home floor plans, are easily ... more...

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