4.30.2013

Building vs. Buying

I plan to write more as I explore this subject, but to get it started...

As we have been in Colorado for about 9 months, I have been floored by the cost of homes.  Also, every  home we have ever owned we have wanted to make changes to, even if minor.  So, the basic thought has been why not find a piece of land we LOVE and find a design of a home that we LOVE and build it for ourselves?

A quick internet search revealed many floorplans for the taking at pretty inexpensive rates (<$400).  With surprisingly little effort or time invested, I quickly zeroed in on the one below:


As I showed Amanda, she immediately responded favorably, stating something like "THAT is the type of house I want!"  Me too, honey!  Let's do it.   Here's the floorplan:

To be continued...

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