She brought up an interesting topic that, although it's always been a known fact, I hadn't really considered: Subcontracting.
My parents subcontracted their house when I was 3 years old. My mom fell in love with plans in the back of a Country Living magazine, they took them to a builder who told them "This can't be built for under $160k". Knowing my mom (I get my spunk from her), she probably replied with something along the lines of "watch me!"
According to her, it was 7 months of babysitting framers and roofers, electricians and construction workers, but those 7 months were worth it. They saved over $50k dollars by running the show themselves! Not to mention they got the home of their dreams in the location they wanted.
While I'm starting to think this is a task I'd rather take on with someone by my side, say... after an engagement or something (cough cough Chrischris) because let's be honest, it would be no small feat! Regardless, that hasn't kept me from drooling over home plans. Let me share....
Oh how I love the wrap-around porches of the last two!
