Budgeting & Finances
As you begin the process of financing your log home, you will find that there are a few differences between log home construction and conventional building. From determining your budget to finding a lender and securing construction and mortgage loans, we cover everything you need to know in our log home budgeting and financing section.
9 smart steps you can take to minimize your energy use and maximize your savings.
The log home construction process can be tiresome, but there's plenty to do while you're waiting to build.
Simple but smart strategies to get the most bang for your log home buck.
When you find the perfect land for your log home, know how much to pay.
Log home insurance expert Fred Roberts answers the most frequently asked coverage questions, so you can have the peace of mind th…
Here are some tips on how to build your dream log home without putting yourself in debt.
There are reasons why the land might be cheap. Build your dream log home smart with more tips
Your builder is a wealth of information. Tapping into his or her experience early on could save you thousands on design, material…
A la carte or all-inclusive — buying a log home starts with the parts of the log home package/kit.
If you’re applying for financing to build your log home, here’s what you can expect on the lending horizon.
Calculating a log home addition doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these builder’s tips and you can score an A+.
You've chosen a floor plan, secured your land, and are ready to break ground--but are you truly ready to build? We've compiled a …
Should you hire a pro or build your own log home? Time and money will help you decide.
All too often, we figure out how much we think we can budget for a mortgage and expect a lender to agree. Unfortunately, log home financing doesn’t work that way.
Learn about the methods to overcome the two biggest obstacles to log home living: the log home buying process itself and your log…
How can you cut costs when building a log house? A bit of time and effort could pay off in the long run, if you know what you are doing. Here are 8 tips to get your started:
Buying a used log home doesn’t mean furnishing it from scratch.
You've secured financing. It's time to create a draw schedule to pay for construction.
As affordable as it can be to build a log cabin, you can make it even cheaper with a little planning. Here are eight ways to maxi…
An architect shares what you can do to save money in the long run by planning properly up front.
An inefficient home can cost you tons of money for energy you don't get to use, and it will make a big, and unnecessary, impact on the environment for generations of today and tomorrow. Save both kinds of green with this advice on design, appliances and more.
Our financial expert helps you determine what your real log home budget should be.
You'll enjoy your second or vacation home a lot more if you successfully plan on the front end.
Licensed real-estate broker offers money-saving advice.
Low interest rates and high inventories are good news for buyers.
Here are 7 strategies that have been utilized by people who have successfully financed a log home.
A chat with Lynn Gastineau, owner of Gastineau Log Homes, on budget-busters and the benefits of building with oak.
Want to get a getaway log cabin built in 6 months? Here are 6 ways to make sure your dream log home happens with time to spare.
