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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are local custom builders and we employ a licensed AIA architect who cuts up designs just like these.  Some are spec homes, others are where our homeowner clients comes to us and then sits down with this architect to design the plan.    So the argument that builders just use a "draftsman/CAD operator" is just BS.   The fact most don't want to face is these homes sell because they are large and spacious and that is why architects design them and we build them.  I don't see this changing anytime soon..[/quote]

Supply and demand....Agree with the PP builder.  The DMV like any other metro area is diverse with funds to construct large homes, etc.   While we live in a modest "tear down" neighborhood, we don't mind it one bit.   Looking forward to dumping our home soon.    The 1200 sqft ramber across from us just sold for $850K in one week with zero contingencies - for the lot only.  We purchased our 3/4 acre lot with the home in 2004 for $220K.  We get offers all the time for our property.    The newer larger homes the McMansion Hell author and others are whinning about does not resonate with us.   [b]There is so much economic benefit from all of this - increased tax base, construction jobs, investment in the community, and of course more $$ in our pocket to take our $850K (m[/b]ostly tax free of course) elsewhere and prosper!!   Bunch of idiots you are!!!   [/quote]

All of which would still take place if the zoning allowed new THs, small apt buildings, etc.

Except more housing units, more economic diversity, more sustainability.   [/quote]

Agree....BUT AGAIN, not everyone is interested in a condo or TH......just like not everyone is interested in a Toyota Corolla.... Get it?[/quote]

+1.  Market is only there due to demand for the product.  The consumer decides this.  Obviously there is plenty of demand for mcmansions...get used to it. [/quote]

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