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We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres.

Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres. Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

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[–] • 6 pts (edited )

I worked commercial construction for fifteen years and have built many homes. On the consumer side I've had one built for me, but it was a custom post-and-beam structure that was pretty damned expensive per square foot. Then again, we encorporated geothermal heating into it, which increased the up front costs. My wife and I are looking into building our next home instead of buying. Check with the BBB in your area of interest for information about reliable builders.

Edit: there are a number of large builders that offer pre-designed homes that can be built on your property. Toll Brothers and D.R. Horton come to mind.

[–] • 4 pts

Post and beam is just about the most simplistically beautiful building method I’ve seen yet. I’m sure your home is beautiful.

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I’m sure your home is beautiful.

I was indeed. We sold it a number of years ago and made a tidy profit. I think, if we do build again, it'll be another P&B home.