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Your Guide to New Construction
Thank you for stopping by the New Construction Guide. As a REALTOR, I always try to provide my clients with the latest information available in an effort to help them make well informed choices. Building a new home can be an overwhelming project. Whether you're buying from a builder in a new subdivison - or building a custom home - there are many choices to make along the way.
One of the biggest challenges you will face learning about how a home is built. Framing, electrical, foundation, plumbing, heating - these are all things we take for granted in our day to day lives. Rarely do we think about how these items are built behind the walls we live in. But understanding how they work will help you make educated choices.
That's why I've put togehter this site - to offer you the latest information available on building your new home. Below - you'll find a list of links and books that will help you along the way. If you're ready to take the next - give me a call and I can show you where the newest homes are being built - or help you find that piece of vacant land to build your dream home on.
A few places to visit on the web!
NIHBA - Norther Illinois Home Builders Association
NAHB.Org - National Home Builders Association
LampsPlus.com - Large online lamp store
Build.com - Online Manufacturer Directory
BuildingGreen.com - Environmentally Friendly building
BuildingOnline.com- Online Directory of building professionals
DIYNet.com - Do it Yourself Network
Moving.com - The Relocation Specialists
Salary.com - Online Salary comparison tool
SmartHome.com - Automated Home Systems
 home plans by The COOL house plans company
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