Most homeowners don’t blow their budgets because of bad intentions — they do it because they believe budget myths that don’t hold up in real construction pricing.
Here are the most common misconceptions we see before projects fall apart.
Myth Sections
❌ Myth #1: “Price per square foot tells me everything”
Reality:
PSF numbers ignore site conditions, design complexity, and local labor realities. Builders don’t price homes off internet averages.
❌ Myth #2: “If I get multiple bids, the truth will appear”
Reality:
Bids are only comparable if scope, allowances, and assumptions are identical — which they almost never are.
❌ Myth #3: “My budget just needs to be close”
Reality:
Being “close” can still mean being hundreds of thousands off once site work, permits, and exclusions are exposed.
Advisor Close
Smart homeowners validate budgets before bidding begins — not after builders walk away.
