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We talk a lot about money in this book, and with good reason. Custom homes require plenty of it. Your new home will probably be the most expensive item you’ve ever purchased. In fact, it may be the most expensive item you’ll ever buy in your entire life. Custom homes cost more than production or tract homes because the materials aren’t bought in quantities and the labor hired includes individual craftspeople. The results are worth it, however, and will last lifetimes.

Many people find it a challenge to get past the large checks they’re writing. If you decide to use an architect, even the first check to the architect will probably exceed the biggest check you’ve ever written. The key to success with money in a custom-home project is putting it in the right perspective. If your budget is $500,000, then what each piece costs isn’t important as long as all the pieces combined total $500,000 or less.

When you buy a new car, you don’t argue over how much you spent for the alternator or the exhaust system. You look for the car to meet the price of your overall budget. Use the same logic when buying your custom home. Look for the best price on each item, but look at it in perspective to the entire budget. You’ll do better on some items and worse on others, but as long as it fits your finances, you’re in good shape.