Still, when it comes to buying a house - something that many consumers are doing because of the many good deals to be had in a slow market - most of us prefer new. Even better, buying a new home also makes good financial sense. New homes offer countless advantages for consumers when it comes to saving money. Perhaps the biggest plus is that, since they're brand-new, the maintenance headaches that often accompany maintenance - as with older homes - simply don?t exist, and won't for a while.
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Structural ConsiderationsStructural options such as a stone fireplace and chimney, dramatically adds to the aesthetic charm and beauty of any log home. However, to insure fire hazard safety and a properly engineered fireplace, stone fireplace construction is best left in the hands of a qualified stone mason or fireplace contractor. Even if you’ve constructed the log home yourself using a kit. DIY log home builders should also become knowledgeable about structural log grading requirements for wall logs and roof beam logs that will have to carry heavy snow loads. Some logs may not be suitable for meeting such requirements. This is especially true if the DIY builder will be cutting and hewing his own logs. New homes also use the latest in whole-house systems, like heating and air conditioning, so they're not likely to break down, saving consumers money. They're also more energy-efficient, which is also good for saving lots of green. Speaking of green, with interest rates that aren?t too far away from historic lows (just over 6 percent for a 30-year fixed mortgage as of March 11), consumers can also save money on new home mortgages. And, since mortgage interest and real estate taxes are deductible, it's another way to save money by buying a new home, especially when it comes to tax time.Note: most commercially available kits include structural logs that have been graded and meet load-bearing requirements. Find a Log Home BuilderFor people who would like to own a Canada log home or would like to find a log home builder, HandyCanadian.com is the best place to start. Log home plan project owners across North America, as well as those planning log home constructions in Ontario, Canada or any other providence can locate log home experts effortlessly; without obligation, and absolutely free. Project owners simply sign up; post their log home project online, quickly and easily. 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