FourteenthCylon t1_j4naca4 wrote on January 16, 2023 at 10:34 PM

Reply to comment by cec772 in So buying is unaffordable...what about building? by thebaerfetus

Lumber has gotten back down to a reasonable price, but everything else is more expensive. Drywall, insulation, fixtures, flooring and paint are all 25-50% more than they were in 2019. That's at the regular prices. Worst of all, Lowe's has gotten a lot stingier with their clearance prices. I remodel houses for a living, and my overall material costs have gone up by well over 50%.

Icy_Brother_1 t1_j4o4kfg wrote on January 17, 2023 at 2:07 AM

Is not the materias. Labor specifically in the east coast is ridiculously expensive. Moved from Texas and a contractor in Texas costs me 1/4 of what costs me in the East Coast plus way better work. I have never seen uglier, poorly constructed houses and overall bad construction work than in the East Coast. You guys need to get your shit together.

FourteenthCylon t1_j4oc92u wrote on January 17, 2023 at 3:00 AM

I do almost all the work on my houses myself, so for me, a 50% increase in the cost of materials means almost a 50% increase in all expenses after property taxes, realtor's fees and closing costs. If you want to buy a house with a quality remodel job I'll be selling one in a few months, or I'm sure Texas will welcome you back.

Icy_Brother_1 t1_j4qomrc wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:29 PM

I got my house but I paid over a million for a decent built house. The east coast has been very disappointing so far.

ceiffhikare t1_j4pnkxc wrote on January 17, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Yeah we could really use a super long border with a nation that was desperate for resources to drive down our labor costs up here for sure!

Says every profiteering POS in the state.

Icy_Brother_1 t1_j4qogcb wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Lol I can hear your whitness. I have no problem with a more expensive work but well done. All contractors that I saw their work was badly done, No pride on their craft or anything plus was 3 times more. U guys should demand more value for your money. Mexico is not responsible for contractors in the East coast not being able to do the work and feeling entitled. Lol 😆 😆 😆

ceiffhikare t1_j4qp8vp wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM

My whiteness? LMFAO my dude im a transhumanist..the color of the shell dont matter a bit to me.