Back on the cost topic, If you have an allowance, doesn't that mean that is already in his price, up to that amount? Wouldn't think you add it in addition to his price.
Yes...
The estimated cost of construction on the eplans.com site indicates an average bottom price of the $139,500. You can correct that a little by entering your zip code but it still doesn't mean much other than a draw to get folks to investigate further and perhaps buy the plan or start getting local bids.
The local contractors just use that price as a ground zero playing field. I imagine most of the stuff listed as extra were there prior to the deal being signed up front. The ones that say "allowance" are for items that have not been chosen by the homeowner yet so a up to figure is put in just to make a preliminary total, or in many cases to use to get bank financing.
Changes after the deal is signed, like the adding a 2 car garage, or changing siding, etc. are the real changes.
Taking off the apron in front is a deduction. Had it been a bank financed build, taking off stuff of any significance or value like the apron without showing, getting approved, additions of equal value, might effect the loan papers and result in additional charges from the lender.
Like one wise contributor to the thread said, "your better off not to change stuff after the deal is signed."
But... on the other hand, if it is something you want, why would you invest so much money without making the change?
We all usually have enough ( wish I had done it another ways ) after living in a new home for a while, as it is.
Ron
