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2. What is my new home going to cost per square foot?
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4. Should I buy a lot first?
5. Should I use a real estate agent when planning to build a home?
6. Should I hire an architect to design my home or buy from a plan service?
7. How do I go about selecting a design?
8. What is the difference between a one-story, 1 ½-story and 2-story home
9. What determines the cost of a new home?
10. What if I want to make changes to the design?
11. What is a 'vellum' as opposed to a 'blueprint' of a design?
12. Looking at a floor plan, how can I get a feel for the actual size of the room?
13. Does the 'Total Finished Square Footage' include the garage or porches?
14. Can I take a design from a plan book to a local draftsman and have him re-draft the plan?
15. Should I purchase the plan or should I let my builder purchase the plan?
16. Is anyone who designs a home an architect?
17. What are building codes?
18. Do Design Basics' plans meet my local codes?
19. What are covenants?
20. What do I receive when I order a set of plans?
21. How long does it take to ship a set of plans?
22. Can I find out where a particular design has been built?
23. Are your plans available on CAD or via a PDF?
24. How is Max Ridge Height Measured?
25. What is a Concept Plan and is it right for me?
26. Can I get discounts off my plan purchases?
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