What They're Saying About
The Brand-New House Book

"An indispensable resource foranyone contemplating a new house."
-Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House and Creating the Not So Big House

"...a compelling compendium covering everything from doorknobs to big picture issues...the book is a rewarding resource including industry insider tips. Though written for consumers, even pros may learn a thing or three..." -Builder magazine

"...prospective home buyers have got to study a book like this so they'll be prepared to ask incisive questions from their very first visit to a model and on through the long months after...this is definitely a good primer-and then some..." -Chicago Tribune

"...a refreshingly readable, well-organized guide that starts with the dream and ends with the final nail, so to speak." -Newsday

"Given that more than one million people buy new single-family homes each year, this book should find a grateful market."  
-Publishers Weekly

"...the advice-as is the case with all of Salant's work-is absolutely sound. A lot of Salant's information can be applied to used houses, too. But her explanations of the construction process, the things that can go wrong, and how you can avert disasters makes the book well worth the read." -Philadelphia Inquirer

"Katherine Salant's background in design and construction can be a new home buyer's best friend. This book is loaded with great tips and advice from Salant and the hosts of experts she consulted. It's well written and a must for anyone considering a new home purchase." -Tom Kraeutler and Mary Barretta, nationally syndicated radio hosts, "The Money Pit" home improvement radio show

"This fascinating tome tells you all you need to know about planning, designing and building a custom, semi-custom or production-built house. It doesn't show you how to build the house yourself; someone else will take care of that. But it tells you how to have the house built exactly as you want, along with information and tips on financing, builders, communities and lots, working with real-estate agents, architects, site superintendents, home inspectors and lawyers." -Toronto Sun

"...author Katherine Salant has presented a home builder's dream: a primer for buyers who think they're ready 'to build a house.' It's a builder's dream because readers won't be surprised by the details that sometimes leave buyers confused and angry with builders. Salant whose background is in design and construction, covers it all..."
-Daily Oklahoman