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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most people buying new homes only looking at the finishes.   Builders know this and will cut corners or cover up what giddy buyers can’t see (or care about oftentimes).  The structural is absolutely critical, flaws you will live with - the cosmetic is vanity and most often homeowners upgrade at 15 years or so.  [/quote]. Hmm...The big three for us are location, lot and layout.  Then a reputable builder.

Unless you do a much more expensive custom build, I'm not sure there are big differences in the structure of available spec homes in Arlington from the listed builders.  [/quote]

We have looked at several under construction spec houses before the drywall was up. We also have seen flipped spec houses being built nearby over the 8-12 months of construction.

We saw a lot of variability in the quality of the structure, the water proofing, the exterior side wall construction, and how long the foundation concrete was allowed to cure before framing started. There are lots of opportunities for a spec house builder to cut corners in a way that is not visible after the construction is finished. [/quote]

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