About 46% Respond That Custom Home Costs 'Exceeded Budget.' 'Exterior Work,' 'Additional Options,' and 'Curtains/Lighting' Top the List of Unexpected Expenses
NQ Score
68/100
N1 Content Completeness
8
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
A survey by NEXER and Deccs found that 46.6% of custom home buyers exceeded their budget, primarily due to building costs, exterior work, and optional upgrades.