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New Build or Naw?
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:25 am
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:25 am
I'll be in a position to move to a much better standard of house for my family of 6 in the next 3-7 years. Most likely $2MM - $3MM depending on the trajectory of my business.
Anyone have experience buying a plot and building with a low-volume custom GC? Is it worth the stress involved? In theory, would love to be able to largely ensure quality and customization (not perfect - I know), but I've also heard horror stories on stress and marriage.
I'm sure ya'll don't have any opinions on this topic.
Take a shot or just buy a nice place already built?
Anyone have experience buying a plot and building with a low-volume custom GC? Is it worth the stress involved? In theory, would love to be able to largely ensure quality and customization (not perfect - I know), but I've also heard horror stories on stress and marriage.
I'm sure ya'll don't have any opinions on this topic.
Take a shot or just buy a nice place already built?
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:26 am to Niner
Are you wanting to go with a single or double wide?
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:30 am to Niner
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buy a nice place already built
People think they want a custom house until they go through building one. Unless you have something very specific in mind, I have always bought ones that are relatively new (buying old and full remodeling is as bad or worse than building new IMO).
Buy something relatively new and use the money you save for fresh paint and some minor updating is what I have always done. Especially if you want a pool. Cost to put in a pool since COVID is insane. I bought back in January and paid market rate for a house in one of the nicest neighborhoods in town. Previous owner had put $175,000 into a pool and backyard gazebo / entertainment area two years prior. He told me he got zero return on that investment based on what I paid for the house.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:31 am to Niner
i have built 2 custom houses....i mean it can be a lot but we didnt have any problems with the marriage over it.
was it worth it...was for us personally. cant say it will be for you.
was it worth it...was for us personally. cant say it will be for you.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:33 am to Niner
best I can do is that your homeowners insurance will decrease dramatically on a new build. if you are wanting a custom built non-tract home, i know a guy who does custom home building and renovations. hope to be in a similar situation one day.
This post was edited on 10/29/26 at 11:37 am
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:33 am to Niner
Never been through this but a few friends did custom builds or full remodels in the priciest zip codes and my impression was it frustrating as hell during the process but they love the result.
So I guess it's kind of like having children - it's way more expensive, stressful and maddening than you think before you're in that boat but you love the result even more, perhaps because of the hardships. If you have four kids, I guess you know how that goes.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:41 am to Niner
Are you the guy that started putting vape vending machines in bars
This post was edited on 10/29/26 at 11:50 am
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:49 am to Niner
If you have the time and patience, do it.
Make sure beforehand that you and the SO already agree on most details, even down to minor things like the shape of a sink. Or go into it, not really caring about the small things. But then you need to be prepared for the wife to complain about you not helping her make decisions. I'm sure you know there's no escaping you're doing too much and at the same time not enough in her eyes.
Even with a good CG there are times when he's going to call you on a Tuesday after 6 and say you need to have your cabinet pulls picked out by Wednesday...it just happens. So be ready.
Make sure beforehand that you and the SO already agree on most details, even down to minor things like the shape of a sink. Or go into it, not really caring about the small things. But then you need to be prepared for the wife to complain about you not helping her make decisions. I'm sure you know there's no escaping you're doing too much and at the same time not enough in her eyes.
Even with a good CG there are times when he's going to call you on a Tuesday after 6 and say you need to have your cabinet pulls picked out by Wednesday...it just happens. So be ready.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:49 am to Niner
Buy something already built and let your wife decide unless she’s making a major mistake on location/condition.
This post was edited on 10/29/26 at 11:51 am
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:53 am to Niner
What’s your business? I need to get my hands on some millions.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:55 am to Niner
I’ve bought two new builds and they always have those initial kinks to work out. I’d prefer to buy a 5 year old home where someone else has already figured that crap out. lol.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:15 pm to Niner
Do you or especially your wife have trouble with decisions? Cabinets, paint colors, lighting, door knows, everything is a decision and some people struggle. Also EVERY upgrade/change is a cost. I built spec houses for years and have zero interest in having sod installed, fence installed, blinds installed, patio installed, mailbox installed, etc. All those are after the actual build. Just buy a house and make a few changes. Much less stress.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:24 pm to Niner
Get a really good GC and a lot of your problems go away, but get a poor GC and you have problems
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:30 pm to Niner
1910-1940 were the best years for sturdy home construction. Just make sure someone else has already shelled out the cash to bring everything up to code. 50’s and 60’s weren’t bad if you’re wanting a single level or a slab. But same deal with code. You want it to have already been totally re-done at some point.
You can still build a good custom home new, but you’ll pay dearly if you want to try and approach the build quality of older homes.
You can still build a good custom home new, but you’ll pay dearly if you want to try and approach the build quality of older homes.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:43 pm to AUFANATL
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it frustrating as hell during the process but they love the result.
so this is prolly the best way to describe it.
its frustrating because you are at the mercy of others schedules and the others are usually not very professional. So your sub might come for 3 days straight then not come back for a week.
or he may be like 1 cabinet guy I had....showed up m-f 745 am sharp....but a 1230 he was gone...had a 1:30 team time and he didnt give a frick who it inconvenienced.
it can be very frustrating too because peopel are not going to keep their word or schedule. just know that going in and you are fine.
not nearly as big of a deal as people on this board make it. Keep in mind....most saying its the worst have never even done it.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:46 pm to Niner
if the current house is working for you don't do it just because you can, baw.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:48 pm to Niner
I’ve built houses or rather had them built. Even when I did it while married I didn’t see a lot of stress.
In the end I got the house exactly as I wanted, not someone else’s vision.
In the end I got the house exactly as I wanted, not someone else’s vision.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 12:50 pm to Niner
I always vote for spending the money on location vs. house but different strokes
Posted on 10/29/26 at 1:10 pm to Niner
For me, building a new home is the only way to go.
The design and build process excites me like a kid on Christmas morning.
I'm single and do not have to consult with a wife, which makes the entire process very enjoyable. For me, over 50% of the "under roof" is outdoor living areas.
The design and build process excites me like a kid on Christmas morning.
I'm single and do not have to consult with a wife, which makes the entire process very enjoyable. For me, over 50% of the "under roof" is outdoor living areas.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 1:25 pm to Niner
We have 1.5 acres and are in the process of building. We met with a draftsman last week. Hoping to keep the build under 4000 square feet.
I for one am excited for the building process, my wife is not
I for one am excited for the building process, my wife is not
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