This is FREE information to real estate consumers by Steve of Wonder Construction and New Home Coach. Licensed Developer/Builder/Consultant since 1971.

The ultimate American dream is to build your own brand new home. But how do you avoid those common nightmare building stories? It's easy, really. Builders really DON'T want you to have a nightmare building story. It hurts future sales, causes them aggravation and costs money. But with some preparation on your part, you can have a better building experience for all involved. The key is KNOWLEDGE. Not just a one page advice column on a site that advertises builders. No, you need in depth information about all the aspects of buying and building a brand new home. Builder bashing is not my thing, so I believe in elevating you to a knowledgeable plateau to avoid expensive and stressful situations.

If you are prepared BEFORE you even start shopping for your brand new home, you will be vastly ahead of the game. Especially remember, to keep emotions out of the buying process. That is sometimes the hardest thing to do, but necessary. Emotions will cost you money! Here is a real quick synopsis of vital things to do:

 

• Be Prepared, Plan Ahead and Gain KNOWLEDGE!

 

• Think Things Through and DON'T Buy on Emotion

 

• Don't rely on Cousin Mel or brother Tom and their nightmare building stories to give you all the information you need.

 

• Ask the right questions

 

• Document EVERYTHING!

 

• Be Involved

 

• Avoid Pink Toilets!!! You'll have to email me to know what this is. CRUCIAL.

 

• Understand Your Builder and his Role

 

• Understand Your Role

This is just the tip of the iceberg but will help you tremendously. I'd be glad to help anyone and this is FREE.

Steve of Wonder Construction. Building in the tri-county area since 1971. Go to NewHomeCoach.com for FREE information. HomeCoach@hotmail.com or FixinToFix@gmail.com

Steve of Wonder Construction has been a licensed remodeler, builder and developer in Macomb County and Oakland County real estate since 1971. "Ask the Builder" at FixinToFix@gmail.com

The biggest complaint that Macomb County homeowners have about home renovations is the mess that most contractors make during remodeling. Here are some MUSTS that a Macomb County real estate contractor should do, or don't hire him.

The Author, Steve from Wonder Construction, is a licensed remodeler, builder and developer in the Macomb County real estate market since 1971

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There are new home buyers shopping to buy a vacant lot now and build later, when times get better. In today's Macomb County real estate, you can buy a lot from a builder or developer for a song. Generally, they wouldn't sell a parcel to you because it cuts into their profits of building a home for you. However, with times as tough as they are, builders and developers are happy to sell lots and even take a hit at the sales price. However, is this a good idea to do right now?

I know we all have a place here on this forum for our profile as we post, but the Macomb County Voice has requested that the contributors each write a bio with picture (or cartoon or something) and post it here at the Macomb County Voice. We have a fabulous group here from all fields of work, home and lifestyle in the Macomb County and Detroit Metro area that share their thoughts and words with us.

Last month, the federal government launched a new online tool to help families predict whether they'll qualify for federal financial aid. Called the FAFSA4caster, it's modeled on the government's official aid application, the FAFSA (which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

From Jeannie Sample, the author of Happy in Horse Poop: The Entremanureal Journey

By Jeannie Sample-Author of "Happy in Horse Poop: The Entremanureal Journey"

Author, John Jeffire of Clinton Township in Macomb County, has been awarded a gold metal for the 2007 Independent Publisher Regional Book Awards. His novel, "Motown Burning" follows the journey of a local Macomb County young man, Aram Pehlivanian.  His experiences intertwine with many of the local culture and Detroit's historical past, such as the 1967 Detroit Riot. He survives the riot but is arrested and given an ultimatum: either go to prison or fight in Vietnam. He is forced to go to Vietnam and fight for his very life, if he wants to see his girl Karie again and his child.