01-30-2009, 07:39 AM
rusty, yep that house is in escrow. Hopefully they got it for under $100k. It's right next to mine. What do you mean what I had in my new home in lumber? Cost wise, material wise? I got mine built for $150k, including insurance, appliances, and hired out most things but did a lot myself (painting, sanding, what little I could to help with framing, roofing, etc). Probably could have done it for $15k less if I didn't get expensive appliances and flooring and didn't get insurance (most don't). I think you can get a lot of house for $90,000 (not including the lot) if you do most things yourself. There is a very nice ocean view lot on Mapuana closer to the ocean for $35k I think, which is a bargain even compared to a year ago.