Milpitas, CA · Member since 2016 · 3 posts · 1 vote
Hello,
I have been actively looking to buy a house in Bay Area from last few months and couldn't find anything that suits my taste or budget. So, I am just wondering if it makes sense to build a home to my needs. However, I don't have any experience and this would be my first home. I am looking for some inputs from experts if it makes sense to build a home? How hard is it to get permits? How long would the whole process takes? What are the current per sft construction costs?
Property Manager / Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2013 · 780 posts · 301 votes
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@Sundeep Yerramreddy I'd plan on $300/sf if not more depending on materials, design, etc. Cities are reasonable about permits. Just make sure you use someone who is familiar with that particular city. Plan on a year, perhaps longer.