I am debating on building a house, but afraid the stress maybe too much
especially since I have a sick wife. We have 43 acres on the water with 560 waterfront and a nice point that I can build a house with a 270 degree water view and every room having a view of the water.
Everyone I talked that has built a home says it is way too stressful and would not do it again. I would make it turn key with a contractor septic, well, site prep, and a stick build.
If you built a house, would you do it again? I am 64 and wife is 67. Wife is just in love with property, but I may just buy a house in Deltaville, Kilmarnock, Reedville area.
** Edited by VaTechie at 8/1/2026, 12:56:26 AM
Posted: 08/01/2026 at 12:47 AM ET
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I am debating on building a house, but afraid the stress maybe too much
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-- VaTechie
Aug 01, 2026 at 12:47 AM ET
VaTechie
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08/01/26 12:47 AM ET
I keep seeing something from builder’s brigade that has a book on things
-- Vtskier1
Aug 01, 2026 at 09:48 AM ET
Vtskier1
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08/01/26 09:48 AM ET
Build it and then sell it to me! That sounds incredible.
-- Coach McGuirk
Aug 01, 2026 at 06:56 AM ET
Coach McGuirk
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08/01/26 06:56 AM ET
Great advice! TSO and I have a friend we refer to
-- PhotoHokieNC
Aug 01, 2026 at 07:51 AM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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08/01/26 07:51 AM ET
SOMEBODY LOAN ME A DIME
-- tallahasseehokie
Aug 01, 2026 at 08:51 PM ET
tallahasseehokie
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08/01/26 08:51 PM ET
I actually worked in a bank construction loan department for a while after
-- Coach McGuirk
Aug 01, 2026 at 07:58 AM ET
Coach McGuirk
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08/01/26 07:58 AM ET