The Plan File
One plan at a time, read closely
A plan file is a single house plan with its verified specs, the floor plan shown whole, and The Plan Read: how it lives, what works, the trade-offs, the land it needs and what to check before buying.
No plan files are published yet
We would rather show you an empty shelf than a number we haven't checked. A plan appears here only after every spec has been checked against the seller's listing. Until then, the guides cover what to compare, the trade-offs and the questions to ask.
- 01Every number from the sellerSpecs are copied from the seller's listing, with the plan number and the date we checked. Missing values say “Not listed by the seller.”
- 02Checked by a personEach spec is confirmed by a person before it's published, and rechecked at least every 90 days.
- 03Images credited, never alteredRenderings and photos of built homes appear with their credit. Floor plans are shown whole, as drawn.
- 04No longer listed means removedPlans a seller stops listing are marked “No longer listed” and removed from collections.
What every plan file contains
The Plan Read: a reading format with no scores, no stars and no “best”. Every observation points to something you can see on the drawing.
- 1At a glanceVerified specs, the source and the date checked.
- 2How it livesA walk through the house, from arrival to the back porch.
- 3What worksThree observations, each pointing to the drawing.
- 4Who it suitsHouseholds and daily lives, not stereotypes.
- 5Trade-offsAt least two. Never empty, never cosmetic.
- 6Land fitLot width, orientation, slope and foundations.
- 7What to checkFour to six questions for the seller or builder.
- 8Similar alternativesThree plans and what changes, across sellers.
- 9Source & verificationWhere every number came from, and corrections.