Arthur Dallas Stenger first began building homes in the 1940s in Austin, mostly on Arthur Lane in the Barton Hills area, which was named after his father (the first Arthur Dallas Stenger), who was also an architect. Though Stenger attended architecture school at the University of Texas after returning home from World War II, he never graduated. He did get his architecture license as an undergraduate, and began building homes for post war Austinites.Though FHA loans had design restrictions built into them, it didn’t stop Stenger from creating unique homes that were moderately priced, even if he had to help [...]
Dealing With Architects – Contractor Secrets
by adminI have been dealing with home designers and architects for quite some time and when it comes to protecting their business, there’s some things that these people will never say. Personal liability has become a big problem in the home building business, and architects are not immune to large lawsuits.Don’t forget, that these people are considered to be professionals and have usually spent quite a few years educating themselves. Where a contractor on the other hand, might have got his education through hands on experience and might not have enough know-how, to protect themselves from architects, engineers and even your [...]
Building Your Own Custom Home – Finance Issues
by adminWhen building your own custom home, perhaps the biggest problem people have to face is getting finances for starting and finalizing the project. This implies purchasing the piece of land, paying the architect for the plan, purchasing the tools and construction materials you need, taking into consideration the design issues and so on.The best, but not the happiest way for someone to obtain finances for these types of projects is a loan. It’s not music to your ears, but, still, it’s the best possible way when you need lots and lots of money quickly. There are loaners who offer finance [...]
