In the same area, semis are going to be cheaper than detached and assuming of course lot sizes and sqaure footage are equal, I wonder if buyers of high priced, fully renoed properties prefer design over actual dirt/lot size which requires maintenance, gardening etc.

Designed my own professional letterhead, typed a personalized letter.

I would opt for the CG under your direct control, let him/her deal with the nuts, bolts and subs.I had a fire and needed to r/r the upper unit en toto and a good portion of the lower from water damages - - $95k all total.I approved design choices and the GC implemented the products and services to fulfill those choices. 

I will also find out the initial designation of the house and factor that into my analysis. 

I have a full time job in Santa Monica so I need to stay within a drivable distance.My full time job is online marketing and I am a graphic designer by trade.

I would like to develop a design I can use from project to project.

I am new to this site, as well.... and I must say that it is truly design for our needs .  

As to the design, often varying designs add character.

HERO type programs are designed to increase home ownership for public servants by making it easier to qualify.

A designer estimated $9.2k for approved plans.