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    • Penny_pantsP
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      We’re building in N.C.  glad it’s going smooth, know that’s not always the case. Permitting shouldn’t be to bad since it’s untouched land so nothing to tear down or remediate. Although got a feeling sewer and driveway are going to be $$$ house will be set back about 200ft from the road. I’d be happy with 3.875% ; two credit unions I’ve spoken to are lending at 4.25 and 4.5. Need to look around harder once we get a better estimate on the build cost. Lots of new stuff going up in my area too, people using equity for additions with the low rates I think.

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      • Clint_DC
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        Good luck!  Feel free to PM me if you'd like any advice or info.  Are you building on some acreage?  One of our bigger issues has been setbacks and the logistics of building on such a tight lot (~40'x~120').  Hope the lending goes smoothly, it seems like rates have been trending down so you can find something that fits your needs.

        Also, if you're new to the process, you should check out this youtube channel.  Matt Risinger is local to me and is incredibly knowledgeable and always staying up to date with new building technology.  He builds some incredible houses!

        https://www.youtube.com/user/MattRisinger/videos

        ATX IH Hoarder

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        • ChrisC
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          Yeah, rates have been dropping enough that we’re looking into refinancing, even though we closed back in December, crazy as that is.

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          • Penny_pantsP
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            Thanks Clint. I’ll likely reach out over the weekend. It’s on .6 acres, we’ll have about 15 feet to both sides of the house not including the 10ft setback. So shouldn’t run into issues there. It’s. Triangle ish lot with the widest being at the front.  We’re building towards the back to get further off the road.

            Love a good YouTube channel, I’ll check it out for sure, thanks !

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            • jordanscollectedJ
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              My billiard/entertaining room.

              world tours:
              888 Fat guy chocolate WT
              Mad Red x2
              Wabidashery

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              • steelworkerS
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                @jordanscollected:

                My billiard/entertaining room.

                Pittsburgh kicking ass  😉

                Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                Well, I have others.

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                • Clint_DC
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                  We got our casita weathered in today! The cedar siding was installed last week and the roof/skylights were completed this evening.

                  ATX IH Hoarder

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                  • GilesG
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                    Looks wonderful…..

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • ChrisC
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                      @Giles:

                      Looks wonderful…..

                      +1

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                      • AppfaffA
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                        Looks amazing!

                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                        • ChrisC
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                          Getting a little decorating done in the shop bathroom.

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                          • GilesG
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                            Ha

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • Clint_DC
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                              Our project keeps chugging along.  Got a few things knocked out:

                              The tile guys did an amazing job:

                              Floors were installed:

                              I performed a redneck method of Shou Sugi Ban on some leftover cedar siding we had to create the balcony ceiling:

                              I've been working on prepping some cedar for some accent walls with plenty of help from my parents. We'll continue milling, planing, jointing and routing all of this to go up as shiplap:

                              FYI, that's my dad in the grey hoodie, I've given him a pair of IH loggers but he likes his dad jeans!

                              Looks great with a bit of Tung Oil:

                              ATX IH Hoarder

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                              • mclaincauseyM
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                                Beautiful home!

                                Think it, be it.

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Fantastic

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    Damn, I love all of that. The tile is especially fantastic.

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                                    • hajdukH
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                                      Waouh! Really beautiful! Very nice material! Impressive!!

                                      Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

                                      "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                                      • AnesthetistA
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                                        Back in Sept, we started the process of doing an addition along with a little kitchen work and some essential electrical upgrades. After a bit of a delay from the architect (a long delay actually), we’re finally up and running.

                                        Global pandemic? Furlough? Depression looming? Sounds like perfect timing [emoji106]

                                        Anyway away we go, the old porch & patio are gone (as is most of grass [emoji30]) and the foundation walls are up. If the weather agrees, the rest of the concrete work goes Mon & Tues. Framing MIGHT even start by Thurs.

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                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        • Clint_DC
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                                          Best of luck @Anesthetist!  I know things are tough right now but I hope things go smoothly for you!  Things like this can be challenging but are typically well worth it in the end, it's just hard to be patient at times.

                                          ATX IH Hoarder

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                                          • dinobarnesberlinD
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                                            Delay from an Architect? Get outta here!
                                            Nice looking project and perfect timing to work on something like this @Anesthetist.
                                            Could even be a nice family project.

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