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Entry level to Luxury we can be your  Builder.

Phone:

Rex's cell 715-7484

E-mail:  rwalker@realtybuilders.biz

Retail Ball Park Home Planning Guide.

Home Building Estimates are difficult without a complete set of plans to include structural engineering and a level of finish detail. Included are three methods of ball park pricing. Retail pricing can be negotiable depending upon the builder’s risk, work load and market conditions.

 

Construction cost estimates (based on conditioned square footage without lot)

Square footage pricing can vary greatly, due to design, finish and market conditions. Simple two story homes are usually more cost effective due to foundation and roof cost. Kitchen, bath, porch and garage size effect cost. Levels of finish drive final cost: Examples include entry level $85+ square feet, move-up $105+, semi-custom $120+, custom $135+, luxury $175+. Builders have their own base level of finish per square foot and upgrades, making it difficult to compare apples to apples. Example: Builder A – cabinet allowance $10,000.  Builder B cabinet allowance $50,000.  Does the builder build to code or code plus? Will the home be more energy efficient, durable, sustainable, healthier and more affordable to maintain? Proper home design should revolve around the balanced marriage of site, form, function, durability and cost.  Entry level to luxury we can be your builder. 

 

Retail—Cost Plus

Actual cost plus an agreed upon set fee and or percent for profit.    Adjustments may be made based upon change orders, actual overhead, supervision, warranty, loan fees, sales fees or set fees. This can be the best value for the customer, since there is less risk for the Builder and you get what you pay for.

 

Example Home+- (based on type of sq. footage without lot)

$135.00           per sq ft. interior space

$ 75.00            per sq ft garage space includes paint, drywall & insulation (unfinished $35.00+)

$ 65.00            per sq ft covered porch (simple porch $35.00 +)

$ 40.00           per sq ft uncovered brick porch (terrace)

$ 30.00           per sq. ft Trex type deck

$ 20.00           per sq ft  treated wood deck

$ 12.00            per sq ft. stamped concrete patio or pavers

$   4.00            per sq ft. plain concrete patio, walks and driveways

 Approximate allowance for selectable trim out (cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, audio per-wiring, appliances, windows, exterior doors, flooring, tile, landscaping, walks, oversize driveways, siding and HVAC upgrades; Entry level 10%, Semi-custom 15%, Custom 20%, Luxury 25%+.

 

Example of Home without lot +- (based upon all under roof)

$120.00+ -     per sq ft. under roof. (Square footage includes interior space, garage, covered porches and o/s overhangs)

 

Example of Entry level Home Construction without lot

$  85.00+ -     per sq ft. under roof.  (Includes interior spaces, garage, covered porches and overhangs)

(Entry) Ten percent (10%) allowance for selectable trim out (cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, audio per-wiring, appliances, windows, flooring, tile, landscaping, patio, walks, driveways, siding and upgrade HVAC.  

 

Variable Buyer expenses or extras:

Lot cost, surveys, loan expenses, closing cost, permit and utility fees, lot clearing, sales expenses (Realtor), fences, pavers, landscape lights, elevator, generator, Azek trim, pools, change orders.

 

Note: If you use living space as a square footage cost estimate, don’t forget foundation and roof type, ceiling heights, kitchen, bath, porch and garage size and levels of finish effect the final cost. Increasing any of the above features will increase the square footage cost. 

  All pricing, square footage and specifications are estimates and subject to change prior to contract. (Material cost can change daily.)            10/10/09      copyright Realty Builders, Inc.

       New Home Planning Guide

Rex & Patti Walker

Realty Builders, Inc. a Peninsula New Construction Home Builder and sales including Williamsburg,  James City, York County,  Poquoson, Buckroe Beach, Hollymeade Village, Hampton, Newport News,  Gloucester, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Virginia. Licensed & Certified real estate broker for new and resale homes.

DUAL FUEL

Get the best of both types of energy sources when they are most efficient—electricity and gas.  What makes this system so ideal is that it seamlessly alternates between the two energy sources, depending on outdoor conditions.  A heating and cooling system all in one, the heat pump functions as both a heating and cooling system, reducing gas fuel consumption.  On extra cold days the gas furnace becomes the primary heat source making it the most efficient energy source.

EARTH CRAFT HOUSE      ~        Third Party Inspected

The EarthCraft House Program is a voluntary green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. Any size and type of home can be an EarthCraft house by following the technical guidelines in this program. The guidelines are flexible enough to allow for a variety of approaches to environmental construction. The program was created in 1999 as a partnership between the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface Energy Institute. It became a statewide program in Virginia in 2005.

Energy Star and Earth Craft House are third party certified. Compared to a basic code built home the Energy Star and Earth Craft House investment can add two to ten percent to the basic cost of your home.

Rex’s cell 757.715.7484

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Professionalism in Home Building: Key to Selecting Your Builder

 

Anyone interested in buying a new home wants to find a quality house built by a professional. Often, you can easily identify professionalism when you see it but have trouble defining it. While professionalism may mean different things to different people, generally there are guiding principles by which homebuilding professionals conduct business. Look for these qualities in any home builder you choose to build your dream home.

· Building professionals believe that homes should be well designed, well constructed and well located in attractive communities with accessible educational, recreational, religious and shopping facilities.

· They feel a strong responsibility to their customers and their community.

· Honesty is their guiding business policy, and they believe in dealing fairly with customers, employees, trade contractors and suppliers.

They try to build high standards of health, safety and sanitation into every home.

 

An important indicator of professionalism is whether or not the builder or contractor belongs to a homebuilder association or other professional organization. Becoming a dues-paying member of a building industry association typically means that a builder is an established member of the community. Builder associations encourage their members to research and develop new materials, building techniques and equipment and improve methods of home financing so that home buyers receive the greatest possible value for their money.

What is the square footage cost to build a home?

This web site design is under construction. I’m much better at building homes. Interest rates, labor and materials are priced right, build now.  Rex

Sellers are Virginia licensed real estate brokers. All plans, pricing, square footage and specifications are estimates and subject to change and error without notice. (Material cost can change daily.) 

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Hollymeade Village , Newport News, Va.

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$25—$40 per sq. ft +-