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.
Using square foot estimations as a predictor of building cost per square foot is unreliable and often leads to poor decision making.
Average costs to construct a log home.
Eight financial tips to help prepare you for the process of building a log home.
Doing more with less—stretch your dollars as far as they can go when planning your log home.
Use these tips to start planning the financial foundation necessary for building your log home.
Use this mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly payment, including taxes and insurance.
It's your dream to build your own log home. But how will you afford it? Follow this timeline and 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Happy New Home!
Where to begin with creating a hot tub budget.
You don't want to wait 'til retirement to enjoy that log cabin in the mountains, but you can't comfortably carry two full mortgages. Enter the interest-only loan.
It's the cardinal rule of building a custom home: Don't ignore your log home budget. One industry pro offers his tips for staying on track.
With some clever budgeting, you can make your dream a reality this spring—even if you need to squeeze each dime till it hollers.
Looking for a way to afford that log vacation home and make money on the side? The answer may be just a renter away.
Six tips for creating a budget-friendly, reality-based construction schedule with your general contractor or builder.
Handcrafted log homes are one-of-a-kind, but you pay a price for that uniqueness. Before you break ground, make sure your budget …
3 tips to avoid the confusion that can go along with getting a loan for your log home.
The urge to jump in and start building your log home is almost irresistible. But don't let impatience make you overlook this important series of steps.
How to estimate costs on your log home construction project.
Know the necessary numbers, and you'll be on your way to the home of your dreams.
Sean Murphy shares the log home financial planning advice he wishes he’d paid attention to and offers some sound recommendations of his own.
With a little careful planning and organization, you can get your home built right, and at a price you can afford.
In a perfect world, every new log home would have a price tag dangling from its front window. But it's far from a perfect world.
Learn what type of insurance you'll need to cover your log home from construction to completion.
