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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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I wasn't suggesting that you buy from home depot or Lowes. I was using them as a price comparison. Of course buying in bulk for a home build will make things cheaper, but the relative price differences are about the same. Lumber is expensive right now, but metal is still a good bit more expensive.