Review
Building a custom home is a very complex process...I think they are providing a good service to people. --
Florida Times-Union, June 22, 2000, Charlotte McKamy of Home Builder PressFor potential homebuyers,...this book is a must read. I give it 5 hammers (out of 5). --
Manning Building Supplies Update, 30th Edition, 1st Quarter 2000I would recommend any perspective homebuyer to read this book from cover to cover before making any (homebuying) decisions. --
Tom Martinson, Chief Building Official, Clay County, Florida, December 21, 2000I would...recommend this book as a must read for anyone who is considering building a home. --
Dr. Ronald O. Boatright, PhD, President, Florida Real Estate Institute, September 13, 2000Whether or not you have built before, this book will be an invaluable guide for you and your family. --
Dr. Leon Wetherington, Associate Professor, University of Florida School of Building Construction
Product Description
FINALLY! A book that takes the mystery out of building a custom home, written by trained professionals who have been designing and building new homes for over 30 years. John and J.J. Cogdill are third and fourth generation home builders who have seen the mistakes homebuyers make time and time again. They have written this easy-to-read guide to help prevent the common first-time, second-time, and millionth-time homebuyer mistakes from happening to you. Inside The American Dream/The American Nightmare, you will find: Top 10 myths and monsters that plague homebuyers, How to set a budget and why taking bids almost never works, How to screen your builder and find the right one for you, What to remember while designing your home, Items to look for while finding your new homesite, Contracts and finalizing your home design, What to expect during the homebuilding process, and much more!
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