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	Name:	Feb -
	Subject:	Lakefront Lot for $99k
	Date:	9/20/2007 2:11:03 PM

I do not want to seem argumentative, but the variables to home building are considerable. The square footage of the home is considered the same but there is a difference between 12 ft. ceiling and even much higher and your typical 8 ft. ceilings in most local homes. Here are some additonal considerations:

1, The amount of decking or covered verandas which are not included in sq. footage cost. My new place has almost as much of this as it does heated/cooled space, but my sq. footage cost is quoted upon the design heated/cooled footage.

2. Type of flooring - as an example I am using primarily Italian tile vs. Mexican tile. Italian tile is fired 6 time and Mexican tile only twice. I was able to obtain Italian tile 25% cheaper from Mobile, AL than the local flooring company wanted for Mexican tile. The cost also included me footing the bill for the installers in a hotel for two weeks. Therefore, you can get ripped by local businesses. Not saying this is always the case.

3. Counter tops and top of the line cabinets are an additonal expense. How about solid wood cabinets vs. some other crap? Granite and Quartz counter tops in the kitchen and baths. By the way Granite and Quartz are the same cost, but Quartz is far superior since it does not require frequent sealing and is available in better color patterns.

4. Exposed beams in the ceiling are an additional cost which generally have to be wrapped by a superior wood material.

5. Many - many other considerations such as light fixtures, ceiling fans, the number of electrical connections/cable/phone. You will normally find much higher quality and appearance in higher priced homes.

6. Appliances are another significant cost driver. A simple updraft for an island range top is more expensive than any other appliance in the kitchen. (about 3 to 4 grand depending upon size)

7. What are the quality of the doors and windows? A mahogany entrance door can easily set you back many thousands (like well over five grand). Just call for a quote from the firm that adverisizes in the local lake magazines. I got a solid mahogany double entrance door for a couple of grand less from a firm in Eclectic. It had to be special ordered from Texas.

8. The list could go on from door knobs to security systems and etc.

I did not pay nearly the amount quoted in the other post per sq. ft., but rest assured it was not as cheap as buying a home of equal quality built 20 years ago. Building cost are up as is the price of labor which is a part of it.

Others can confirm or disagree with what I have said. Maybe, I am just stupid and getting ripped all the way around.

I am a Yankee you know. Raised in Dothan, Alabama but been spoiled by the rest of the world.

It is going to be nice to get back home.