About Brian McElroy Expertise I am a home builder in the Tampa Florida area specializing in energy-efficient homes built with precast concrete wall systems that are hurricane resistant to 235 mph. I have researched and used many methods of new home construction and find this the most cost-effective, environmentally-friendly method of home building for this area. I am also investigating other alternative methods to improve my products. I am a member of the Florida Green Build Coalition, EPA Energy Star Program, and have other affiliations involving energy savings, safe building practices and quality construction practices
Experience
Past/Present clients Many happy homeowners and repeat customers.
Question understood. I was thinking along the same lines. I really cannot afford much of anything, but I have aspirations of owning an eco home. Any suggestions on how to fund such a thing?
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In your opinion, what is the most cost effective strategy to own an alternative built or prebuilt house?
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If you buy a prebuilt home, you have no idea what you are geting. If you build from scratch, you can be involved in the process and ensure higher quality of workmanship and be satisfied with the end results. Cost effeffective does not always mean paying a cheap price. You costs of operations for future years, as well as peace of mind has to enter the decision. I would never buy a home that was prebuilt because most builders or owners would not make the same choices I would make in terms of energy efficiency, site selections, materials, etc. I hope that helps.
Brian McElroy
www.mcelroycustomhomes.com
Answer Give me some more information and I may be able to help. Where do you live? What size home? Do you have land yet? I have several mortgage people that do loans all over the country. I will have them call you, but you have to do your homework first. Send me an E-mail to mcelroybuilder@aol.com and I will see what I can do. Brian
