Residential construction costs can vary from state to state so the numbers below may not apply to your location, especially in Northern California. The Monterey Peninsula definitely falls outside these numbers. Contributing factors for higher costs include availability of workers, scarcity of local materials and building requirements that add time and money to a project. Here are the 2019 National Results for Single Family Cost Breakdown for New Construction based on Average

Do you have smart technology in your home? If you do,buyers are willing to pay extra to get it. According to research (23,000 surveyed) from John Burns Real Estate Consulting: 60% of home buyers say they’d spend more on a home with a smart thermostat 60 percent+ of new-home buyers also say they’d pay more for an exterior security camera and smart locks. In a separate John Burns survey of more than 300 home builders: 53% say they would incorporate smart-home technology into ne

It's often difficult to compete with new construction homes. Buyers see pretty new cabinets, new flooring, modern design and they don't have to spend time and money on a remodel. There are pros and cons for both homes....take a look Advantages Curb and backyard appeal: Many times, owners have added pools, decks, and porches, and worked with professional landscapers, painters, and contractors to make the look of their home more upscale, This means buyers won’t have to spend ex