Building a new home can be a daunting and huge undertaking and it can be difficult to know where to start.  Many new home builders have no idea that quotes/estimates for the entire project need to be collected before they can be approved and go ahead with a mortgage from most financial institutions.  Quote collection means many phone calls and emails and entails dropping off and picking up house plans from contractors.  It's basically a full-time job! With so many families having both adults working outside the home, it can be difficult to find the time to gather the information required.