[Tired of Taxes]

If builders would build smaller homes, maybe people could afford them.

[dfwgator]

If builders would build smaller homes, maybe people could afford them.

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Problem is, an “affordable” neighborhood will be crime-ridden.

[Mariner]

“If builders would build smaller homes, maybe people could afford them.”

THIS!

In deference to builders, the permits are usually on a per home basis. And $50-70k in CA.

[deport]

If builders would build smaller homes, maybe people could afford them.

True enough and people can ask or search for contractors who will do so.

[gnarledmaw]

But if the Californians that drive these building crazes cut down on the size of their home then all they would have left is the 6 bathrooms.

[Alberta's Child]

When I relocated my home and business to another state during COVID I ended up buying a bigger home in my subdivision than I really needed. This was mainly because the bigger home just happened to be the one whose owner accepted my offer after 5-6 unsuccessful offers on other homes. But one thing that stood out in my mind was that a “large” home in this neighborhood only cost about 7% more than an “average” home.

You’ll probably find that for new construction, many of the costs are fixed no matter how large or small the house is — like sewer lines, electrical connections, building permits, two-car garage, patios or decks, etc.

[TexasFreeper2009]

many cities require home to be larger than a certain size

[hcmama]

How small, though? ?

My HOA has had a minimum 1,500 sq ft requirement for any new construction for years. Most of the existing homes are well over 2000 sq. ft, however.

But like everywhere else, construction has boomed here in recent years, and the new homes are smaller. Most are between 15-1800 sq ft. And I have not seen one sell for less than $450 thousand.