So what is the cost per sq ft remodeling and custom new construction?

[elkimmeg]

Craig if too off topic please move to the Ash Can. I figured most here own homes and might find this info interesting
Location Eastern MA boston suburbs
$150 per sq ft and up depending on components and customizing. Same on custom new homes.
Personally I never used this formular per sq ft. I figure out the materials and get subcontractor price quotes.
If I am framing it I estimate my time and go from there. My experience it sq foot pricing tend to be high.
Reported yeaterday this area housing market is down 20%
Expect 20% increases in insulation materials soon

 

[bruce]

is this true? insulation is going to way up?

 

[elkimmeg]

unfortunately windows and glass products have already increased Andersen 20% first of Feb.
Insulation expect 20% increase this year if not more. It's a shame it is going to cost more to save fuel

 

[Michael6268]

Everything is going up except salaries! We were at HD yesterday and were comenting on how much things have gone up since just last summer! Even further I used to by sheetrock about 3 years ago - 4.15 a sheet. Now 9.49l 2x4 - 1.79 now 3.09 Insulation approx 4-5 dollar a roll increase! Its insane. I am soo glad we finished our addition last summer!