So, it has been mentioned I have been very bad about updating my blog. That is true, but with good reason. I really am just on the long journey of paying of the land to begin the first phase of the plan. Travel has been ridiculous this year which hasn't helped, but there isn't much for me to do but keep making payments. But, I have been scheming about the design of the place in the mountains and there are so many options. The biggest thing I'm trying to keep in focus on is building house to maximize the value of its resale. Choosing comparable size and type to the neighborhood, finding appealing styles and features that will lend to a short time on the market (green, energy efficient and pretty fixtures) and something I won't mind living in for two years.
I think I can endure anything for two years so that is the easy part. I'm actually kind of excited to face the challenge of the other factors, but I'm not expecting to be perfect on the first time out. Current basic layout is 4 bedroom, about 3000 sq. ft, 2.5+ bathrooms and definitely needs a home theater. Well the home theater is a concession for me, but I think home buyers will appreciate it. I would like to add some alternative energy features into the plan also but it is hard to say what the most viable option (passive solar, wind, geothermal, who knows) will be when I am ready to build, but I hopeful there is something out there that really will be good for the environment and a good return on investment. Only time will tell.
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