After purchasing your home builder’s model home, the new construction phase is exciting and filled with anticipation. You’ve signed the contract and construction is about to start. What do you do? You need to make sure that your home is built correct.

What is correct?

The first thing that commonly comes to mind is the home being built to ‘Code.’ In a general sense, the code issue is reviewed by the governing municipality. Commonly they have inspectors that look for your house to be built to code.

By the way, the ‘Code’ is only the MINIMUM set of standards. Kind of scary to realize that your new home is only being inspected to a minimum set of standards. You would have a fit if your children were taught to a minimum set of standards. The bar is not being set too high here.

The most important factor when your new home builder or general contractor starts construction of your model home is having a game plan. Ask your self these questions: Do I understand the new home building process? No, truly ask yourself! Do I REALLY understand the new home building process? Can I tell if my new home is being built to today’s standards?

If your answer is not a definitive yes; you should consider choosing between one of the following options.

Home inspector or not
One solution is to hire a home inspector with experience reviewing the new construction home building process of your new home. This type of inspection process is not the same creature that you may have experienced when purchasing an existing home. Fees for this type of service will be at least $500. Multiple visits along with fully documented reports at specific milestones during construction process are necessary. The trick here is to make sure that your inspector understands the finer elements of the new construction process.

There are three likely pit falls with the home inspector route. First, in an effort to prove his worth, the report is filled with issues that don’t matter much. The concern here is provoking and creating an adversarial relationship with your new home builder or construction company. Second, issues which are truly important in the construction and ultimately performance of your house are missed in the process. The third and final area of concern lies with accountability. Home inspectors do not guarantee or provide a warranty for the accuracy of their services.

Is there another way?

There sure is; just to do it yourself. I know what you’re thinking. Hold on there partner, don’t you remember the questions asked at the top? Of course I do. This is where with a little help, you can take the bull by the horns and make sure the work is completed correctly yourself. It is possible for you to manage this task.

What if you had a step by step process? What about a process that not only tells you what to look for, but when to look for it? And, how about a process that even provides photographs as examples of what to look for. With all of that, I’m confident that you’ll have the skills necessary to make sure your new home is built to today’s standards.

Now you understand that it you can make a difference in the quality of your home builder’s new home construction.

This is an article about the top 10 locations to visit in Greece. There are some things that are “must see” because they are famous, or extraordinary. Read them below

1)Athens: This is something that you should see if you visit Greece. Prepare for some historical walk in the ruins of ancient Greek monuments of Acropolis. On top you will find the famous Parthenon with its special atmosphere. Then walk in the Ancient Agora, in Thiseio and In Plaka. Ensure to visit the stunning temple of Zeus, the wonderful national parks and wander around the Monastiraki area for shopping.

2)Delphi: It is the ancient oracle’s temple. See the ancient temple, walk inside and live this part of history. Besides the temple you will find the museum with many statues and other important pieces of history.

3) Dion: The temple of the ancient God Zeus on the mount Olympus. Dion is the ancient word for Zeus. There you will find what remains from a whole ancient city. Next to the city there is the sacred place with the temples. There are underwater tunnels that are active even today, passing under the houses and the temples.

4) Crete: It is the biggest island in Greece and many say that it’s the most beautiful. There you will find wonderful calm sandy beaches. There is also a range of archeological sites to visit, ensure to see Knosos and Phestos.

5) Thessaloniki: This is the second largest city of Greece, although its great, it feels warm and friendly. Explore the ancient byzantine walls and Castles. Walk in the wonderful gardens next to the beach and visit the White Tower.

6) Mykonos: If you want to party in the summertime, this is the final destination. It is a small islands in the heart of Aegean sea. There you will find the traditional looking, white houses with the blue windows. The seafood is excellent and fresh. There are parties every night in all corners of the mainland

7) Rhodes: There you will find medieval town with walls and the Castle created by the knights of Saint John. Make sure to visit Lindos to see the temple of Athena.

8 ) Corfu or Kerkira: This island is in the Ionian sea. Visit the palace of Princess Sissy, the museum of Asian art, and the Mon Repo Museum. Enjoy the Ionian sea and visit the popular beaches.

9) Samothrace: This is the Island for explorers. In the middle there is the SAOS mountain. Tourists go and climb the mountain and rest in the small pools that the river shapes. This is the place where the ancient initiations Kaviria were taking place, explore the beautiful mountain, the beaches and the archeological sites

10) Everywhere: Greece is a unique country. Every place, feels so various that it is like a new country. The islands, because they are physically isolated from the rest of the country, have their own unique energy. The sea is calm and friendly everywhere, and also, archeological sites, small or big there are in every corner. Many times it will happen to see a random ancient place here and there and all these give a unique experience to those who travel off the beaten path.