MAKE YOUR CHOICE Some home styles are much more expensive to build than others, so if you’re on a budget, you will need to understand what you’re getting into financially before you commit to a particular style. Since different styles demand different designs, not all home styles will cost the same to build. The style you decide on will drive the rest of your decisions. For ex- ample, exterior and interior material is determined by your choice of home style, and these materials can vary greatly in cost. Mediterranean homes are usually the most expensive to build because of their custom-shaped windows, higher ceilings (which require the home to be better insulated), and, of course, expensive tile roofing. Farmhouses and ranch houses, with their more square and rectangular lines, tend to be the least expensive to build. Choose a style you love—and can afford to build!
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