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5-Point Remodeling Guide
home
tools
Home Remodeling Services:
• find a contractor
• find home inspector
• find home appraiser
• find other contractor services
Home Projects and Bargains:
• home exterior
• home interior
• yard and garden
• other services
Home Remodeling Tools:
• FREE downloads - files
• project estimator
• interior room dimensions
• exterior home dimensions
• find your home value
• budget home improvement
• rebate cards to earn awards
Calculators:
• monthly loan payment
• LTV calculator
• debt ratio calculator
• affordability calculation
• other financing calculators
remodeling steps
Step1: Analyze Numbers:
• analyze the numbers
• budget home improvement
• estimate project costs
Step2: Get Ideas:
• view for remodeling ideas
• view home product gallery
• view house plans
Step3: Sketch Plan:
• develop remodeling plan
• review design considerations
• design the spec plan
Step4: Find Contractor
• view pre-screened contractors
• selecting a contractor
• negotiating the contract
Step5: Arrange Financing
• about financing your project
• getting yourself qualified
• apply now
Step6: Manage Project
• working with the contractor
• managing the project
• inspecting the work
spec planning
About Spec Planning:
• how to build a spec plan
• download spec sheet (pdf)
• download budget sheet (excel)
Spec Plans:
• plan a: home style
• plan b: lot excavation
• plan c: foundation
• plan d: house framing
• plan e: roofing
• plan f: doors-windows
• plan g: plumbing
• plan h: electrical wiring
• plan i: HVAC
• plan j: insulation
• plan k: exterior home
• plan l: walls-ceiling
• plan m: kitchen-bath
• plan n: cleaning closet
• plan o: flooring
• plan p: lighting
• plan q: other amenities
• plan r: garage-pathways
• plan s: landscaping
• plan t: interior decor
contractors
Search Contractors:
• view pre-screened contractors
• search home building sites
• search classified ads
Select Contractors:
• selecting a contractor
• negotiating the contract
• use contractor select sheet
Manage Contractors:
• working with the contractor
• managing the project
• inspecting the work
• download home inspection kit
financing
Financing Your Project:
• about best to finance project
• getting qualified
• review bank equity program
• check your credit report
• get your FICO score
• application tips
Start Application:
• apply now
• download loan shopping sheet
home product gallery
Home Product Ideas:
• for the ATTIC
• for the UPSTAIRS
• for the MAIN FLOOR
• for the BASEMENT
• for the GARAGE
• for the EXTERIOR HOME
• for the OUTSIDE GARDEN
Home Projects:
• doors and windows
• walls and ceilings
• flooring
• home lighting
• more home projects
MONEY TIP$
BECOME A BANK:
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see quick demo
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qualifying ratios
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get banking map
calc home LTV value
GET FINANCING!
step4:
find a contractor
4b:
search home builders
4c:
search local newspapers
4d:
selecting a contractor
4e:
contract negotiations
step1:
analyze the numbers
step2:
view remodeling ideas
step3:
sketch your plan
step5:
arrange financing
step6:
manage the project
quick search: home services
view home remodeling gallery
return home: step4
home remodeling checklist
tools-forms-calculators
Finding a Home Remodeling Contractor
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Additions and Remodels
Appraisers
Architects - Inspectors
Cleaning Services
Electrical - Appliances
Flooring - Concrete
General Contractors
Handyman Services
Heating and Cooling
Home Construction
Home Exterior
Home Interior
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Painting and Staining
Plumbing
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Roofing and Siding
Walls and Ceilings
Windows and Doors
Yard and Garden
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use this quick guide for selecting your contractor