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Tips For Finding a Custom Home Builder
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
When you decide to move into a new home, one choice you can have is if you want a production home builder that builds a home that you have little control over for options, or a custom builder who can take longer and build a home the exact way that you want it. While the production builder does build typical homes, they are not as expensive. So, it is very important that you pick the right custom builder for the building of your home. You are paying a lot of money for your home, so you want to get what you are paying for.
1. When you are looking for a custom builder you want to make a list of the builders within your area. Once you have this list, contact the contractors and schedule a consultation with the home builder.
2. At this point, when you are in a meeting with the contractor, ask them about the estimate on building your home, how long it will take and get a list of references from the custom home builder. This is very important because you need to get a background on the home builder and be able to view their past work.
3. Once you have a list of references, contact the homeowners and ask them about the company. Find out if the home builder finished the work on time. If the costs came in close to the estimate and anything else about the home builder that the homeowner can tell you. See if you can get a tour of their home to see their home. This allows you to see the workmanship of the contractor.
4. After you have checked references and narrowed down the number of potential builders to three, ask them the following questions:
a. Are you bonded and insured?
b. If there are extra costs, will you talk to me about them first?
c. What is the skill level of your crew?
d. How often will you be at the worksite?
e. Do you handle the zoning and permits of the building?
Choosing a company who does a great job for a good price is very important. You will be able to get the home that you want, for a price you can afford, with as few headaches as possible.
The Russians are coming to Portugal
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 | Luxury Homes, Portugal, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
The warm Atlantic breeze blows gently across the sandy beaches of the Algarve on Portugal’s south western coastline. No wonder so much new investment money is finding it’s way south from the Dacha’s holiday homes the the frozen suburbs of wealthy Moscow to the Quintas and Vale do Lobo developments on the Algarve waterfront.
This beautiful Mediterranean styled luxury villa came on the market on 19th August at a price of 1.75 million Euro.
A Luxury Villa in Santa Barbara de Nexe. Set on a huge plot on a peak of one of the highest hills in St Barbara, the panoramic views from this secluded and stunning villa are breathtaking. With so much space and in such an elevated position every aspect of Algarvian living can be enjoyed as it is meant to be. With privacy, a truly awesome outlook, and a layout designed for relaxation and enjoyment this house will tick every box on anyone’s wish-list.
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Rosarito Beach Hotel Opens New Tower
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments
The hotel has a long history. It started out as a 12-room hunting lodge in 1925 and played host to many celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Orson Wells, Rita Hayworth and John Wayne. Now the hotel will become a 500 room and suite resort with an official grand opening on August 2. They are offering a Sunday through Thursday special room rate of just $79.
New to the compound is the oceanfront 17-story, 271-suite Pacifico Tower. The new tower offers an infinity pool and a rooftop restaurant. The Pacifico Tower has fully furnished suites that are offered for sale and can be placed in the hotel rental program. One bedroom condos start at $190,000, two-bedroom condos start at $362,000 and two-story, three-bedroom penthouses start at $599,000.
The Coves of Lake Travis
Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments
An unsurpassed beauty that marries the exhilaration of the glorious Lake Travis coast with exquisite interiors. Sited on a fourteen-acre peninsula of the most beautiful section of Lake Travis, this Dan Scott-built home features over 12,000 square feet of uncompromising quality, from its Colorado Bluffstone exterior and myriad slate porches, to the two separate guest quarter facilities, from the porte cochere and eight-vehicle garage, to the stone pavilion and grill. Interior features include a true chef’s kitchen, indoor sauna/spa, media room, parlor, and climate-controlled wine room. Thoughtful design and attention to feng shui principles enhance the remarkable beauty and energetic pull of this estate. Not to be missed are the beach, the granite-outlined negative edge pool, and of course, the pristine park-like green space.