re: Advice on building a house?

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This what I'm worried about. I plan to stay in the home for a long time, but if I had to sell, who knows what shape the area will be in. A lot of new expensive (for the area) homes are being built but I'm not trying to get caught up in that.

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Sounds like you're planning in the right direction. The two things I see that are unwisely skimped on: secondary bedroom size (10x 10is too damn small to house a kid and all of his/her crap) and closets. You can never have too many closets.

Surfaces (laminate, countertops, flooring) are replaced easily enough if you want to upgrade in 10 years. It's much harder to add a closet, enlarge rooms, etc. A thoughtful floor plan will increase your enjoyment much more than a custom ceramic shower.

Ppl also need to consider whether the en vogue "open floorplan" is the best for their lifestyle/family.