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Home Construction Costs – How does it add up?

Stephanie Crawford Stephanie Crawford
Aug 8, 2012 1 min read
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Construction Costs: Learning the Basics

I recently stumbled across an article on Zillow regarding home construction costs that I thought was really interesting for both agents and consumers. It highlights the differences in builder costs when it comes to different types of home construction. Of note:

  • two story homes are cheaper to build that one story
  • gabled, high-pitched roofs add substantial costs
  • interior finishes (cabinets, fixtures, etc.) should run 30%-40% of total cost
  • splurge on upgrades in the kitchen and master – they’ll pay off later
  • be realistic on budget and time frame – new construction often runs late
  • read the article here

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WRITTEN BY
Stephanie Crawford
Stephanie Crawford
Realtor

Steph is a Nashville native who has been helping homebuyers and sellers throughout Middle Tennessee since 2003. She's the broker/owner of Brokers Cooperative, manages the NestingInNashville.com website, and oversees contracts, negotiations, and marketing from her home office. 

WRITTEN BY
Stephanie Crawford
Stephanie Crawford
Realtor

Steph is a Nashville native who has been helping homebuyers and sellers throughout Middle Tennessee since 2003. She's the broker/owner of Brokers Cooperative, manages the NestingInNashville.com website, and oversees contracts, negotiations, and marketing from her home office. 

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