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   paul42 | Feb 08, 2006 09:08pm | #1

   I looked at the Build Max web site.

   I think there are one or two competitors that might be a better deal, but that will also depend on your location and who has offices in your area.

   I plan on using Owner Builder Network.  A couple of advantages that I see using them is that they can assist you in picking out the lot, drawing up the house plans, and so forth.  They are not just a phone call, you have a representative that comes out to the lot and talks to you in person.

   Good luck which ever route you go.

    

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   jellyjaw | Feb 09, 2006 04:31am | #2

   Good points Paul. I'll look into OBN. BuildMax charges 2.75% of the loan amount. Do you know how OBN profits?Anyone else know Build Max, OBN, or other similar groups?

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   paul42 | Feb 09, 2006 04:47am | #3

   OBN charges $2.95 per square foot of conditioned space. $1k up front and the rest when the loan comes through.The nice thing about the local OBN reps is that they really know their stuff. The rep I am going through knows off the top of his head what the current rate is for all sorts of things and points me in the direction that make sense for what I want to build. Their philosphy is to give you a quality house that is good for 100 years, and also give you the best bang for your buck.

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   jellyjaw | Feb 09, 2006 03:14pm | #4

   Who else besides OBN and BuildMax? You said "other competitors"...?

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   paul42 | Feb 09, 2006 05:44pm | #5

   The best place to find them is probably at a local home and garden show.  Around here, the only other one that I know of is "Build by Owner". 

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   BillHartmann | Feb 09, 2006 06:38pm | #6

   U-Built-It is another one. I has been discussed here several times including a project with pictures, etc. Not sure of the exact spelling.Presidential Homes is another. (Might be President Homes).But it varies from areas to area which companies have franchises.