We’re looking to build in Lakeview.

Cost of our home just went from $750k- to over 1 million.

We own the lot free and clear. Really not interested in putting out another 250k.

Our builder is a good guy. We saw his builds and had great feedback from past clients. I have not shopped our plans but I’m considering it now.

Could things settle within the next 6 months - year?

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Posted by TitleistProV1X

Member since Nov 2015

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Posted on 4/3/22 at 3:24 pm to hey benji

Did he say specifically what is causing him to have to tack on an extra 33% I’d definitely shop
It around. There’s a lot of great builders in/around Lakeview

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Posted by bayoutiger225

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 4/3/22 at 7:07 pm to hey benji

We are self contracting. The cost of using a builder right now is adding 20-30% costs to already expensive builds. Depending on your job I would highly consider this. We are building in Lafayette however so looking to get around $150 per Sqft by self contracting.

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Posted by saderade

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Posted on 4/3/22 at 10:44 pm to hey benji

Obviously prices are elevated from the supply side but I also think there is so much construction work in the city that GCs are charging top dollar. Finding someone to oversee the build may be the best option, but it probably won’t be built very quickly.

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Posted by moock blackjack

Member since Apr 2008

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Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:18 pm to hey benji

Don’t build now

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