Hi all. Trying to get a short list of places to start looking and some idea of real prices for a lot in a gated community. I've been in contact with sea horse ranch and have been quoted 400,000 usd for a lot. I don't want to spend that much on a lot. I'll be spending 6 months of the year. I want a lot in a nice secure gated community. I want to do the general contracting myself. need a project. yes I've done the general before. I also want an area that has high speed Internet. I'm going to build 2500 sq foot home. I know this is a stupid question but what does it cost to build a high quality home. sea horse ranch quoted me $ 75 /$100 a sq foot marble counter tops and tile, big kitchen etc. Can anyone recommend a good architect and some trades men that you have used in the past for building. thanks for the help. I know this subject has been discussed to death. but did a search and didn't get all the info i needed thanks again.