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After accounting for furnishings, plus an outbuilding with a gym and an extra sleeping space that was not in the original budget, they spent $600,000.
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Spirit Demerson spent $600000 including furnishings and an outbuilding
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "topic": "Building a house",
    "person": "Spirit Demerson",
    "source": "The New York Times"
}
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Finance Real Estate Personal Experience
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9fc89817-04ec-485b-bd56-062320e1c553
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM (5 days ago)

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How to Build a House, From 4 People Who Did It
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/realestate/how-to-build-a-house.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250830&instance_id=161573&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204921&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Four individuals detail their experiences building or renovating homes, offering advice on budgeting, contractor selection, and navigating unexpected challenges. The article highlights the complexities and rewards of owner-building.

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