The Case for a Custom Designed Home


The Case for a Custom Designed Home
By Scott Rogers • March 7, 2017
Would it surprise you if I told you an architect thinks you should build a custom designed home? Probably not. Sorry, Charles. :) In discussion with Charles (ok, virtual discussion, on Facebook) Charles Hendricks, an architect in Harrisonburg, raised the following perspective.... You will pay more per square foot for a custom home. However, if you design a home with only the square footage you need, right sized room, and limited hallways you reduce the premium. If you add energy-efficiency into the equation you further reduce the difference. If you add in maintenance of systems you further reduce the difference. I argue, as you might expect, the best value is custom design. So, yes, I admit -- I agree with Charles, and here's the basic concept.... House 1 - a 4000 SF home for $550K. Some rooms that you might not end up using much or using well. Some rooms that are too large. Some rooms that are too large. You paid $137.50 / square foot. House 2 - a 3400 SF home for $550K. Every room and space in the home is one that you need and will use well. No rooms are too small. No rooms are too large. You paid $161.76 / square foot. So, yes, with House #2, you are getting less "value" in the conventional sense of the price that you paid per square foot of home that you purchased. But many would quickly understand that House #2 might actually have much more value in that it would (nearly?) perfectly fit your life, lifestyle and needs. An interesting perspective Charles, thanks! Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
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