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Old 11-14-2023, 03:26 PM
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You should be able to bargain down about 9-10% off the original asking price. The bottom is no where near being here yet. Interest rates are going up again because of inflation still being above the desired amount.

About 227 a square foot on specs? 235 is still too high. Construction can average around 174 depending on post construction claims with labor?
Maybe you can "bargain down about 9-10%" on a pre-owned home but definitely not on a new build. However, the Developer will discount homes at times, as you are witnessing.