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Originally Posted by Eric Coffey
Completely rough ball park for construction/hard costs:
Plain-jane spec house: +/- $80-$100/sf.
Semi-custom w/ mid-level finishes/fixtures: +/- $100-$200/sf.
Full custom with higher-end finishes/fixtures: +/- $200-$300/sf +++.
Then you have the land/lot and soft costs (architectural, engineering, permits, utilities, etc.).
The key factor to consider is the geographic area/local market you are looking to build in. That will help narrow your budget estimates.
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Building houses is a lot like building race cars. It costs a lot more to build a nice house on a nice lot than it does to buy a nice house on a nice lot.....