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Newdude
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re: Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/7/17 at 8:28 pm
[quote]I guess it depends where in BR also. Everyone in UC is quoting me $150-160 (not including 235k lot) [/quote]
To be honest, I can see myself spending that much if I really wanted to. Between custom shite, nice appliances and fixtures could set me well over $150. Good BR property is so frea...
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re: Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/7/17 at 8:22 pm
[quote]Newdude, my brother is a contractor in BR. If you are looking for any help, I can give you his info.[/quote]
That would be great man. PM me his info, I'd love to speak to him. I have plenty of questions. Thanks ...
re: Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/7/17 at 8:19 pm
[quote]We just be completed building a custom home in BR designed by an architect. We paid double what you mentioned per square foot, but have an amazingly beautiful home now. We got screwed by the flood and had to start over since we flooded, so thats a small part of the reason for our price per sq...
re: Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/6/17 at 11:39 pm
That's my next step. I live in Baton Rouge and there's an event called the parade of homes that showcases a bunch of builders in the area. My wife and I probably saw 20 houses from a dozen builders. I really wanted to speak to them which I did.
Most, if not all, said if I needed an architect the...
re: Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/6/17 at 11:31 pm
Not in my case bc I own the land. If I went to a development and wanted to buy a new house for $180sqft, it would include the land and the house but is based on per square foot of living area ...
re: Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/3/17 at 10:09 am
I won't be able to contract it out myself. I work too many hours to stay on top of subs. I figured $100/sqft would be a stretch. Any suggestions on a builder? I have a few in mind and have seen some of their work. There are so many to choose from ...
Building a custom home in BR
Posted by Newdude on 6/2/17 at 5:29 pm
Is this a good time to build a custom home in BR? With interest rates being low but the price of lumber going up, I can't decide if I should buy a smaller home and sell it in 5 years or go ahead and start building. I have a .5 acre lot that's already paid off. I'm looking to spend around $100/sqft(i...
re: Any suggestions on where to get a land loan?
Posted by Newdude on 8/30/16 at 3:59 pm
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll look into all of your suggestions...
Any suggestions on where to get a land loan?
Posted by Newdude on 8/30/16 at 12:47 pm
Anyone have any suggestions of where to get a land/lot loan? I just signed an agreement for a lot located in a subdivision in Baton Rouge. I've filled out an application at People's Bank but just looking for other options. Thanks!...
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