$400,000 Surprise: The True Cost of Building Two Dream Homes in Exuma

[@Codybuildsforward]

With a ground up project in sights, I recently came across your channel. I have watched everything in a short period, learn a lot and most imports have got inspired. This is such a well produced series! I am looking forward to following the project and learning more. Cheers

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@Codybuildsforward awsome man that’s what’s it’s all about education and motivation ! Hang in there more to come !

[@theblackcottonball5987]

I am enjoying this series. I am from the Bahamas and lived on Exuma during my childhood year. It is so nice to see others falling in love with my homeland too.

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

Love your island and very gracious to be able to help out with more places where people can stay and enjoy everything you have to offer!

[@gigitrill]

Thanks for the update. What a hiccup! Looks like you were able to pivot and move forward. Looking forward to your next update!

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@gigitrill thanks Grace. Lots of work down here. But I see the light at the end of the Tunnel! See you in the spring !

[@jakejohnson5883]

What a journey!! These houses are going to be amazing

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@jakejohnson5883 need to check out Exuma !

[@matthewowen1360]

I believe everything and realtor says!

[@JBer89]

From near your area in NJ. I just got back from the Bahamas and it’s truly like no place I’ve ever been, year round weather is fantastic. Great opportunity! Enjoy the Kalik.

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

Thanks buddy love it here. And it’s a dream project!

[@AngelZLopez]

Truthfully block walls are less expensive than stick framing here in south Florida. We also are in the high wind zone. There is zero chance that it cost 200k per house to go to concrete. That’s maybe another 50k per house. I’m also a spec home builder in south Florida doing large 4K+ sqft homes

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@ Calculate the block , filing the block , rebar columns ,belt course with rebar and all headers and columns. With rebar and poured concrete . Parging and brown coating exterior to receive siding . Interior shear walls out of block , studding out all walls interior over block and yes you it will cost well over $200k

[@AngelZLopez]

@ like i said. That a 50k up charge at most. Labor is cheaper & material is more expensive, but not by 4x standards in south Florida. Sorry to hear your builder took advantage of the situation.

[@Local30ARealtor]

Can’t wait for episode 3

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

its out! thanks for watching

[@millzy7842]

Love the video!

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@millzy7842 thank you for watching !

[@itsaurim]

You have to come down the road to Turks and Caicos, I am into the construction field as well and AWESOME VIDEOOOO…… 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@itsaurim how is the market there !

[@ArmandoPerezContractor]

Great video: is there any regulation about the FFE ? (Finished floor elevation)

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

10'

[@Richboyrich26]

How long was it from when you purchased the land to breaking ground ?

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

4 months but lots of preplanning !

[@TT-ik3kd]

You were going to build 2 wood houses that close to water? You didnt know this? Wow

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

Believe it or not there is wood construction all over the island.

[@stevenhanna242]

My house in nassau is 4100 sqf cost me 250 grand to build and its a two storeys

[@garrethunt8796]

Yea and for that price that only CUD BE IN THE GHETTO!

[@stevenhanna242]

Jokes anybody knows Nassau eastern road is very high end homes it's on the coast homes from 700 to over 3 million dollars

[@stevenhanna242]

8 inch blocks is the best here in the bahamas

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

Ya man!

[@derektucker6031]

Building in exuma *

[@aagro_kid]

That was a rookie mistake. How are you not familiar with elevations, storm surge and insurance. After hurricane Milton and Ian people are staying away from low elevation housing due to high cost of insurance. Come to Florida, we have a university on that chapter alone. The last surge was 18' in Florida and 23' in Bahamas. Even if made out of concrete with low elevation it's a negative for home buyers... Now I see why the seller sold the hotel so fast. We sold ours in Fort Myers Beach. Good luck!

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@aagro_kid I l now live in Florida and build 180 homes on the coast in a beach town up north. This concrete decision has nothing to do with elevations and storm surge. Had to do with high winds.

[@courtthompson2236]

Look forward to getting coverage in next ten years. Source work in reinsurance

[@courtthompson2236]

An amazing spot none the less. Absolutely beautiful

[@mhxxd4]

@@buildingwithsteveharbaugh houses should never be built out of wood anymore, get it out of your mind. Think in concrete and steel and forget wood even exists

[@christinebonsera4116]

Where is Zach and Zoey

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

They are pouring concrete out back!

[@TT-ik3kd]

400k more for concrete? Rodneys milkin it now

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

200k per house , lots of concrete. Interior walls concrete too.

[@Em_Echo]

The manufactured drama is lame. You’re breaking ground in the Bahamas, and you don’t know what type of construction will be insured? Why don’t you just play it straight and document instead of injecting drama into this. It’s interesting as is.

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

The reality is we now can get insurance for wood and it’s a fortune. The past year has been very volatile for these insurance companies. If you were in the real estate world you would know there’s no need to make drama up. It’s comes quite natural in construction. Thanks for watching. Hope you watch what’s next!!!!

[@greatvibes258]

Great content, buddy. Quick question. What is the difference in cost relating to concrete compared to timber framed construction

[@kennybrown1881]

I can assure you that you wont make 1.2 mill annually on those two homes. Exuma is beautiful but it has it down times due to hurricanes and highly competitve market for rentals. The realtor was on the take.

[@buildingwithsteveharbaugh]

@@kennybrown1881 the average 5 bedroom home in Exuma rents for 2k a night . They gross about 550k. Not net. Gross. I know many owners here and thats a very accurate number.