The Phantom Quote Trick – When Cheap Turns Out Costly
It always starts the same way — you get a quote that is hundreds, maybe thousands cheaper than the competition.
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It always starts the same way — you get a quote that is hundreds, maybe thousands cheaper than the competition. The builder is charming, confident, and promises the earth. But once you sign and pay a deposit, the price starts to climb.
How the phantom quote works
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