The American Dream / The American Nightmare: The Authoritative Guide to Building Your Custom Home

Cogdill Jr., John L.; Cogdill, J. J.; Bowman, Kelly A.

ISBN 10: 0967868432 / ISBN 13: 9780967868431

Published by Keystone Pub, 2000

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Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The American Dream / The American Nightmare: The Authoritative Guide to Building Your Custom Home
• Publisher: Keystone Pub
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967868432
• ISBN 13: 9780967868431
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

FINALLY! A book that takes the mystery out of building a custom home, written by trained professionals who have been designing and building new homes for over 30 years. John and J.J. Cogdill are third and fourth generation home builders who have seen the mistakes homebuyers make time and time again. They have written this easy-to-read guide to help prevent the common first-time, second-time, and millionth-time homebuyer mistakes from happening to you. Inside The American Dream/The American Nightmare, you will find: Top 10 myths and monsters that plague homebuyers, How to set a budget and why taking bids almost never works, How to screen your builder and find the right one for you, What to remember while designing your home, Items to look for while finding your new homesite, Contracts and finalizing your home design, What to expect during the homebuilding process, and much more!

About the Author

The Cogdill family has been building homes in Florida since 1919. John and J.J. Cogdill are third and fourth generation home builders. Both John and J.J. hold Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Florida, College of Architecture, School of Building Construction. In addition, John Cogdill is: a Certified General Contractor, Veterans Administration certified designer, and is on the Advisory Council to the University of Florida School of Building Construction. Also, John Cogdill is: a past director of the Northeast Florida Builders Association and Clay Builders Council, and was voted Clay County Builder of the Year by his peers in 1990 and 1994.