http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Brad+Franklin Real Estate Brad Franklin Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=161296&ca=Real+Estate Once you have purchased the land on which to build your new house, you are basically locked into the type of floor plan you can use. Unless the lot contains sufficient room to allow a multitude of possibilities, the size and shape of the lot will dictate the type of house you can build. Long thin lo... Finances Brad Franklin Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=84301&ca=Finances One of the most important steps you will take in the process of building your new home will be adequate budgeting. The biggest reason construction projects fail is costs are underestimated. Plan your budget carefully and be as informed as possible about one of the most critical phases of your buildi... Home Management Brad Franklin Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85813&ca=Home+Management Most homeowners likely think of house size, floor plan, exterior style and budget as their major concerns. Few ever list things such as changing family size, changing needs, or psychological needs. But these lifestyle considerations should be the first things you look at. If you were to ask any of t... Real Estate Brad Franklin Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85825&ca=Real+Estate As you begin to conceptualize the master plan of your new home, one of the first things you have to do is figure out how much of a house you can afford to build, including the cost of the land and the landscaping. The Financing Your Home section will help you figure out how much of a mortgage a lend... Internet Brad Franklin Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=94838&ca=Internet If you like to use MySpace or any other social networking site on the internet, you are probably aware of how much fun they can be. But even though you can meet a lot of nice people that does not mean that you should not be watching out for people who want to prey on you. When you are using social n... Real Estate Brad Franklin Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=84337&ca=Real+Estate The lot you select will be an integral part of your new home. Make sure you are comfortable with the location and setting and remember the three most important rules when purchasing your land: Location, location and location! It is safer to have purchased a lot prior to finalizing the design of your... Parenting Brad Franklin Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=93214&ca=Parenting There are some very positive things about using MySpace. People can connect, express themselves and make new friends. Unfortunately, MySpace can also be a dangerous place to be. People who use MySpace may be publicly embarrassed or even worse may put themselves in danger. If you or your children p...