Affordable Homes: 3 Design Tips to Save Money

In this video, a builder demonstrates three design tips for creating affordable homes. The actual costs of building a ranch (one story) and a two-story home are examined to compare the options available to those who want to build a new home that provides maximum value. Costs per square foot are examined for ranch, two-story, and basement finishes to help people understand how affordable homes are designed and built.

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https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/the-project-store/home-projects/c-1474668109497.htm

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Disclaimer:
Costs used in this video come from several sources, including: Craftsman Books' 2021 National Construction Estimate, builders' own experience, and the latest NAHB Housing Economics and Policy Group (that's i.e. the National Association of Home Builders), Cost of Building a Home. Construction costs can vary greatly from location to location due to shortages of materials and labor as well as local market conditions. Individual customer choices in finishing and design can also cause significant fluctuations in labor and material costs for a given project. Differences in building codes from location to location have not been taken into account in preparing the labor and material costs presented here. Armchair Builder, Michael Luckado and Open Book Build LLC have no affiliation with Menards or Advanced House Plans.

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