Kathy Moen of Norwest Financial, the mortgage broker that Rick and Linda selected , offers insight into which mortgage is right for which situation and recommends meeting with a mortgage lender before any other player in the custom home building process . Rick and Linda meet with Kathy and work through some issues concerning their credit rating.
Rick and Linda sign the construction agreement. This legal document outlines everything from the amount of work to be done to changes due to inspections. The contract also contains the sworn construction statement, which details the cost of the project . The builders and architects discuss the impact of the trees on the lot: which ones to save, which ones to be excavated.
Rick and Linda fell in love with many features on a beautiful home in Maple Forest , Minnesota, and want to incorporate many of those same features into their custom home. A millwork and window representative from Aaron Carlson Corporation, who worked on the Maple Forest home, discusses options with Rick and Linda for their dream house . The Glasgows finally get some good budget news: the cherry door they chose was less expensive than the maple.
We review how to save time and money with regard to financing. Start by cleaning up minor credit scars like late bills. Also, go with a reputable lender. Sometimes shopping around can be dangerous because the price quote on the phone may not be the price you get when you show up in person. One of the best-kept secrets is to pay extra on your principal.
Resources carpentry - Dzurik
Joe Dzurik, Owner
Dzurik Construction Company
5280 Lake Sarah Heights Dr.
Loretto, MN 55357
Phone: 612-479-1645
cabinets - Artistic Visions
Charlie Leuthner, Cabinetry Expert/Owner
Artistic Visions Cabinetry
7170 Hwy. 7
Excelsior 55331
Phone: 612-472-7246
Fax: 612-443-2916
Baker Court Interiors
Gary Mandel & Shelley Carr, Interior Designers
Baker Court Interiors
821 Raymond Ave., Suite 160
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-645-7779
Fax: 651-645-8852
Mulfinger, Suskana & Mahady
Michaela Mahady & Wayne Branum, Registered Architects
SALA Architects, Inc.
Website:
www.salaarc.commillwork and windows - Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson Corporation
1505 Central Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
USA
Phone: 612-789-8885
Fax: 612-789-9640
tile - Rubble Tile
Rubble Tile
6001 Culligan Way
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 612-938-2599
electrical services - Suburban
John Evenson, Owner
Suburban Electric
10981 Fourth St. NE
Hanover, MN 55341
Phone: 612-498-7215
Guests Kathy Moen
Residential Loan Officer
Norwest Financial
3601 Minnesota Dr., Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55435
Phone: 612-844-2200
Fax: 612-844-2240
Kyle & Laurie Hunt
Custom Home Builders
Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
18324 Minnetonka Blvd.
Deephaven, MN 55391
Phone: 952-476-5999
Email:
kyle.hunt@kylehuntpartners.com
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