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Old 03-18-2025, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kansasr View Post
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Originally Posted by DrMack View Post
It costs less money. Just like skipping screens on lanais, not installing ceiling fans, putting in MDF cabinets etc. The builder saves money. Can you blame him?
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They quit putting fans in the new ones.
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It’s not the builder who is saving money…..do you really think the builder would add gutters and fans (many remove for different options) or screens (we removed, then repaired stucco) For Free?

We only added super gutters for birdcage, with rock surrounding the rest of the house.

Those products are rolled into the end cost of the home. For some on a budget saving $5,000 plus is a big deal.
Within 6 months in each of our 3 new neighborhoods, Fans, Light Fixtures, Screens removed, unwanted landscaping has always been the norm. One of our homes didn’t come with a garage door opener. We saved $400 installed better model.

Until we bought in TV we always built our homes subcontracting ourselves. Builders grade, is a waste of money if you can delete and purchase aftermarket. We had the option on this build to purchase our own Appliances, saving money for better products.
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