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<blockquote data-quote="jakeman" data-source="post: 4045210" data-attributes="member: 10690"><p>I'd bet a 12 pak of Bud Light you're not going to buy a lot in a planed neighborhood for any assembly line builder. They don't do that.</p><p></p><p>I think you'll be surprised at what you can purchase a home built by an independent builder as compared to one of the assembly line outfits. Assembly line builders are generally much higher per square foot, but obviously smaller, so total cost is lower. They do that because they have the starter home market cornered, so they can. Independent or custom builders cannot compete with them on 1500-1900 sq ft homes. You just can't do it. They can build 40 before an independent can build 2.</p><p></p><p>Go look at what is available. Pay attention to the quality. As mentioned above, take someone that is familiar with residential construction or remodel with you when you look. You don't need a real estate agent to get started. Just go look at some model homes, then ask to look at some in the neighborhood that are for sale with the builders representative at the model home. Pay attention to the quality. Look at the fit & finish, just like you would a firearm. Look at the back of the cabinets. Open some windows and doors. Ask if they used steel reinforcement in the concrete. Ask if you can look at one they are about to pour so you can verify. Pay attention to the quality. Ask about options, what will they and what won't they do. They're not going to raise or lower a shower head, and they aren't going to move an electrical plug. They build assembly line homes, their subs aren't looking at the blueprints every day.</p><p></p><p>Do your due diligence. If you buy an assembly line builder's home, do it with both eyes open and watching, and know what you are or are not purchasing. That's my best advice. Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jakeman, post: 4045210, member: 10690"] I'd bet a 12 pak of Bud Light you're not going to buy a lot in a planed neighborhood for any assembly line builder. They don't do that. I think you'll be surprised at what you can purchase a home built by an independent builder as compared to one of the assembly line outfits. Assembly line builders are generally much higher per square foot, but obviously smaller, so total cost is lower. They do that because they have the starter home market cornered, so they can. Independent or custom builders cannot compete with them on 1500-1900 sq ft homes. You just can't do it. They can build 40 before an independent can build 2. Go look at what is available. Pay attention to the quality. As mentioned above, take someone that is familiar with residential construction or remodel with you when you look. You don't need a real estate agent to get started. Just go look at some model homes, then ask to look at some in the neighborhood that are for sale with the builders representative at the model home. Pay attention to the quality. Look at the fit & finish, just like you would a firearm. Look at the back of the cabinets. Open some windows and doors. Ask if they used steel reinforcement in the concrete. Ask if you can look at one they are about to pour so you can verify. Pay attention to the quality. Ask about options, what will they and what won't they do. They're not going to raise or lower a shower head, and they aren't going to move an electrical plug. They build assembly line homes, their subs aren't looking at the blueprints every day. Do your due diligence. If you buy an assembly line builder's home, do it with both eyes open and watching, and know what you are or are not purchasing. That's my best advice. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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