My name is Chris Mojo and I am a current architecture/construction management graduate from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo (SLO) now living in beautiful Orange County, CA.

All my architecture work to date has been for clients, so this will be my first move into developing something myself. so, i am doing a lot of research to understand the process/pitfalls better.

Is the architecture of the house similar to the others in the neighborhood?

This of course does not include any architectural work I might need and any repairs that came up at inspection.I would love to have lists of "go to" flooring, fixtures, paint colors, etc. to start with for any price range.

Great architecture.  

I've literally just graduated from Iowa State University with a professional degree in Architecture and a minor in Economics.

But this got me thinking that I did the process a bit bassakwards, and should get my own architect, get the plans, rebid the actual construction work based on the plans, and then use the architect as part of the oversight of the construction (using someone who's arms length from the contractor.)So which do you think would work best, letting the contractor front end the whole project, or having the architecture separate?

Agent says it's high.Specs: 1,512 sq ft area (36'x42'); two layers to be removed; no leaks or water damage; cover with 15 year architectural shingles; easy roof pitch (no harnessing or safety needed)Just want to know if those who have done roofs think this is a fair quote or high?

Hi @Victoria Jonagan yet another architectural voice here-if your utmost concern is about the ease of selling/renting the place then wood should do a lot better for you for just the acquired taste description @Roman Pak cites (I know because I put in concrete counter tops in my kitchen that I loved but came to regret when I sold.)  

I am a design/architecture freak, which is what I went to school for so don't ask why I am an auditor.