Pinching Pennies on Construction - As buyers seek to pay less for new homes, builders are finding ways to economize. Here are some ways in which builders cut costs, and the issues for the buyer to consider: 1) 17-foot double garage - The recommended width is 20 feet. Makes it harder to get in and out of cars.2) Textured walls and ceilings - Hard to repaint and repair. 3) Smaller central air - It takes a long time to cool the home. 4) Advanced framing - Studies suggest that placing studs at 24-inch intervals rather than 16 doesn’t affect structural integrity. It leaves more room for insulation, which is a good thing. 5) Fixed windows - Not being able to open windows can be a huge inconvenience.
See full article for estimated savings to builder.http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2009110206
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