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Old 10-09-2011, 05:12 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by 604nguyen View Post
Then again, you guys are comparing a custom home vs developers. You do get what you pay. If I were to build my own custom home, I'd most likely would carefully pick my subcontractor, and make sure they go above and beyond with workmanship and materials. When you buy a new townhome, it's not like you can get much choice. Either you buy it or you dont. I've dealt with plenty of electrical inspectors that will fail you for even slightly untidy work.

Seriously what is a 'home inspector' these days anyway? some guy that took a 6 week night course at a community college?
That is true. The general populace does not care about the quality of the overall build or are willing to learn. On a spec/presale build, most buyers only care about finishings: granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring and how cheaply can they get it for. How else would these kinds of places sell where the master bedroom is 9'x9'?
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