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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.

Budget Busters & The Benefits of Building With Oak
A chat with Lynn Gastineau, owner of Gastineau Log Homes, on budget-busters and the benefits of building with oak.
How To Build a Log Home Quickly Without Cutting Corners
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.
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Building Cost Per Square Foot | Why Cost Per Square Foot Doesn't Mean What You Think
Using square foot estimations as a predictor of building cost per square foot is unreliable and often leads to poor decision ma...
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Average Costs of Construction
Average costs to construct a log home.
8 Tips to Prepare For Buying a Log Home
Eight financial tips to help prepare you for the process of building a log home.
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9 Ways to Cut Home-Building Costs
Doing more with less—stretch your dollars as far as they can go when planning your log home.
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Financing a Log Home, Financial Advice and Affordability Tips
Use these tips to start planning the financial foundation necessary for building your log home.
How Much Can You Really Afford? Use Our Mortgage Calculator to Find Out
Use this mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly payment, including taxes and insurance.
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Your Financial Countdown | Log Home Financing Plan
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!
Hot Tubs: Creating a Budget
Where to begin with creating a hot tub budget.
Build Now, Pay Later: Build Your Dream Home Before Retirement
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.
Setting a Realistic Log Home Budget
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.
Design on a Dime: How to Afford Your Home This Year
With some clever budgeting, you can make your dream a reality this spring—even if you need to squeeze each dime till it hollers.
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A Different Approach: How to Rent Your Vacation Home
Looking for a way to afford that log vacation home and make money on the side? The answer may be just a renter away.
Creating a Budget-Friendly Construction Schedule
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Building Advice: Creating a Budget-Friendly Construction Schedule
Six tips for creating a budget-friendly, reality-based construction schedule with your general contractor or builder.
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The Cost of Handcrafting
Handcrafted log homes are one-of-a-kind, but you pay a price for that uniqueness. Before you break ground, make sure your budge...
How To Navigate the Bidding Process
With a little careful planning and organization, you can get your home built right, and at a price you can afford.

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