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        "text": "Total investment depends primarily on whether you are renovating existing square footage or constructing a new building footprint. Key elements that shift the scope include running new plumbing lines, adding dedicated electrical subpanels, and installing HVAC solutions such as ductless mini-split systems. Dedicated kitchens and custom bathrooms with walk-in showers will also impact material and labor requirements. Ground-up builds add foundation, framing, roofing, and exterior stucco work. Because every property layout and household goal differs, we provide detailed, customized estimates after an on-site consultation rather than generic per-square-foot pricing.",
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