The prices of real estate are ridiculous out here!

----------------You've got to be formal, you've got to be classy, you've got to be personal, you have to think hard about how what you say could be taken by someone who is demonstrate that you know something about the property to express significant interest, you've got to mention in this market that you're not going to ridiculously low-ball the owner (even though, well, of course you'll try), you've got to mention that you can close quickly.

We initially talked to a few GC's with really wildly varying results and estimates that we thought were ridiculous.

Ridiculous.

She's not willing to do the expungement (which is ridiculous, bc if she doesn't do it now she's just going to end up having to do it for the next buyer if we canceled). 

I want to get a better idea on if I am over estimating since I primarily work in CA with some ridiculous Construction numbersThis is very early in the project so just looking for proforma numbers, nothing concrete.Project description:Flat lotUnits 250-300 units (multiple buildings) (~230,000 sq ft in total)Type V construction 3 story walk upSurface parked with some covered parkingUtilities stubbed to property lineFlat roof Some amenities (pool, clubhouse, etc...)For hard construction only I am estimating around $135/SFRoughly $200k for site workAny help is appreciated.

My daughter lives in Washington State and the cost of housing is ridiculous $300K for a starter home. 

The growth in Fort Mill has been absolutely ridiculous over the past few years and same with Lake Wylie likely secondary to great SC schools and close proximity to Charlotte.

They all just pawned me off to different departments or agencies.. kind ridiculous if you ask me.

A week later when we read over documents realized interest was ridiculous so we cancelled loan.