https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 13:17:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1756980 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:47:48 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1756980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would prefer to choose the builder and the lot, not necessarily buying a lot from the developer/builder.</p> <p>You'll have much more control over the quality of the finished project if you vet the builder rather than using whoever owns the lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1756967 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:43:14 +0000 looch 1756967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, in my town, what seems to be happening is that lots are being divided by builders. In the space where there was one home, it's been torn down and replaced by two homes, really close together. </p> <p>If you purchase a house as a tear down, I would think you'd avoid this scenario, as you could keep the lot as one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1756963 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:40:55 +0000 Modern Daisy 1756963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump! Has anyone built a home using one of these scenarios? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1755551 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:45:14 +0000 MrsH 1755551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @yoursilverlining regarding picking a builder carefully and not doing a deal where they try and give you stuff for a certain amount. It would also depend on if you really wanted a property that a builder already owned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1755544 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:41:20 +0000 yoursilverlining 1755544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know that one is necessarily always going to be more cost effective than the other; and the best option might depend on the neighborhood you're trying to get into. If you purchase a tear down, you might have to pay to have the house demolished/removed; or the builder might be able to absorb some of that cost. You would need to have insurance that would cover the builder and his workers if you own the property, whereas a builder will have that insurance in place (on his dime) on property owned by the company. </p> <p>To save $$, I would not go with a builder who builds by the "package" and sets out allowances, instead of negotiating and invoicing you for the products you pick on your own. </p> <p>I would also be selective in choosing a builder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1755529 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:32:18 +0000 Modern Daisy 1755529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: Sorry I mean buying a "tear down" property to build a new construction home </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1755512 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:20:24 +0000 MrsH 1755512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: I don't understand the question. How can a new construction be a "tear down"? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-construction-advice-tear-down#post-1755487 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:00:16 +0000 Modern Daisy 1755487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am confused about purchasing a new construction home (when construction has not started yet). Is it better to pick out and purchase a "tear-down" home ourselves then hire a builder? Or is it better to find a listing where a builder has already purchased the property and will begin construction once you purchase it from him? </p> <p>Is one of them more cost effective than the other? Why? Also what issues would you avoid by going for the builder listing vs. finding your own?</p> <p>**I am not talking about listings where construction has already begun**</p> <p>ETA - Both would be within the same total budget, I guess my question about $$ is more like will I be avoiding markups by hiring my own builder </p>