Icy_Brother_1 t1_j4o4kfg wrote on January 17, 2023 at 2:07 AM

Reply to comment by FourteenthCylon in So buying is unaffordable...what about building? by thebaerfetus

Is not the materias. Labor specifically in the east coast is ridiculously expensive. Moved from Texas and a contractor in Texas costs me 1/4 of what costs me in the East Coast plus way better work. I have never seen uglier, poorly constructed houses and overall bad construction work than in the East Coast. You guys need to get your shit together.

FourteenthCylon t1_j4oc92u wrote on January 17, 2023 at 3:00 AM

I do almost all the work on my houses myself, so for me, a 50% increase in the cost of materials means almost a 50% increase in all expenses after property taxes, realtor's fees and closing costs. If you want to buy a house with a quality remodel job I'll be selling one in a few months, or I'm sure Texas will welcome you back.

Icy_Brother_1 t1_j4qomrc wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:29 PM

I got my house but I paid over a million for a decent built house. The east coast has been very disappointing so far.

ceiffhikare t1_j4pnkxc wrote on January 17, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Yeah we could really use a super long border with a nation that was desperate for resources to drive down our labor costs up here for sure!

Says every profiteering POS in the state.

Icy_Brother_1 t1_j4qogcb wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Lol I can hear your whitness. I have no problem with a more expensive work but well done. All contractors that I saw their work was badly done, No pride on their craft or anything plus was 3 times more. U guys should demand more value for your money. Mexico is not responsible for contractors in the East coast not being able to do the work and feeling entitled. Lol 😆 😆 😆

ceiffhikare t1_j4qp8vp wrote on January 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM

My whiteness? LMFAO my dude im a transhumanist..the color of the shell dont matter a bit to me.