I always hear "I have always wanted a LOG HOME!"

No matter where I am, if I mention that I have built and sold Cedar Log Homes, the response is always, "I have always wanted a Log Home". 
My question is, why haven't you built one? 
A few common misconceptions are that they require too much maintenance, cost too much, aren't permanent residences, and that they can't get financed. 

A Log Home, aesthetics aside, require the same amount of maintenance as a conventionally built home, they are 40% more energy efficient, are great permanent residences, and cost about the same as any other custom built home.  If you are thinking about a LOG HOME, contact me today at 412-629-0069.  North American Wholesale Cedar Log Homes.  www.nawclh.com

Non Conforming New Construction Loans

After a long conversation with Real Estate and Lending executive in the Banking industry, I learned that the banks have loosened their regulations a little for non-conforming new construction loans.  When you build a Log Home, unless you are a cash buyer, you have to obtain a non-conforming new construction loan.  The reason is because every Log Home Company requires payment in full for the Log Home "KIT" upon delivery.  This means that there is an extra draw scheduled into the loan. 

A standard new construction loan consists of 6 draws.  A non-conforming new construction loan consists of anywhere from 7-9 draws.  A draw is a release of the money to pay for materials and labor.  The requirements still are 20% down.  This can be in the form of cash or equity or a combination of both.  You also must have a credit score of 725 or higher.  So, if you have been thinking about building your DREAM CEDAR LOG HOME, now is the time.  Interest rates are at an all time low, and financing just became a little bit easier.  Contact Kim Schneider with NORTH AMERICAN WHOLESALE CEDAR LOG HOMES for more information.  412-629-0069.  Local models available to view by appointment. 

Acting as your own General Contractor

In 16 years, I have only seen one client (out of several hundred) hire a general contractor for their Log Home Construction. When you act as your own General Contractor it doesn't mean that you are at the job site everyday with a tool belt on. It simply means that you are organizing the subcontractors. The savings by acting as your own General Contractor are substantial. I recently was talking with a colleauge about her addition and garage construction. She asked for my help in looking over the estimates from the General Contractor. I was astounded when I saw a fee of contracting fee of 20%. The estimates totalled out at $277,000. The 20% contracting fee was assessed to that number. An additional $54,000.00! If you are considering a Log Home and want to act as your own General Contractor, we at North American Wholesale Cedar Log Homes can assist you in doing so. We offer on-site technical assistance. Local Subcontractors who are insured and registered. Breakdowns of timelines, schedules, and costs. We guide you every step of the way! Save that $54,000 and chose NORTH AMERICAN WHOLESALE CEDAR LOG HOMES! Call today at 1-866-933-5647. Visit us at www.nawclh.com or follow us on Facebook!

Financing a Log Home

When you decide to build a Cedar Log Home, one thing you will discover is that the financing is a little bit different than if you were going to build a conventional home. Because all Log Home Companies require payment in full for the Log Home Package materials on the day of delivery, you will need to work with a Lender who offers a flexible draw schedule. A conforming new construction loan consists of 6 draws. A non-conforming new construction loan allows for 9-11 draws. This will be the type of loan you will need to obtain. We at NORTH AMERICAN WHOLESALE CEDAR LOG HOMES work with both local and national lenders who will finance a CEDAR Log Home. They will also allow you to act as your own general contractor. For information on getting started on your Dream Cedar Log Home, contact us today at 1-866-933-5647 or visit us at http://www.nawclh.com/

Is financing available for Log Homes?

We at NORTH AMERICAN WHOLESALE CEDAR LOG HOMES work with both local and national lenders who will finance a Log Home. There is one distinct difference in a new construction loan for a Log Home vs. a conventional construction. That difference is that every Log Home Company requires payment in full for the materials they provide on the day of delivery. With typical construction there are 6 draws worked into the loan structure. With a Log Home you will need at least 7 draws. For information on designing, building, buying and financing your DREAM CEDAR LOG HOME, contact us today at 1-866-933-5647 or visit our website at http://www.nawclh.com/