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To: SBerglowe who wrote (37268)	12/5/2000 9:19:32 AM
From: donald sew	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42787

Susan, >>>> In order for homes to be homes that reflect current styling, I would estimate that even a GC would be building at no less than $110. a square foot. Contemporary styling now focuses much more on kitchens and bathrooms and flooring. The materials used are more expensive than were customary 10 years ago. <<<< You are correct, depending on the add-on one could go much higher than $100/sf, but the GC price could be 10-15% cheaper. I did ask my friend specific details and there was nothing special, in that price I previously mentioned. There weren't even crown mouldings. Since I have done GC work, I did ask specific questions. By the way, the actual cost of putting in a cathedral ceiling is only slightly higher than a normal ceiling since the cost of the trusses really dont change much. When I contracted my house it cost me about $300 more to put in a cathedral ceiling in a 12-15 room. I will stick to my basic cost of $90/sf. You are really talking about the higher end homes, keeping in mind that the national average is still around 130,000. Since you mentioned that there is a shortage, and I presume you meant the higher end, could that imply that the rich are getting richer. My comments were directed towards middle class housing, not just the high end. seeya