With unfinished homes you can save a lot of money.
Usually the unfinished starter homes leave the upstairs area unfinished. But sometimes an unfinished area may leave the roofing, framing, plumbing, or electrical aspects. That is why you should always decide how much money you have to finish what needs to be finished.
There are always ways that you can save money just by looking at the plans. For example, the unfinished homes may have something planned as additions, and you can save a lot of money just by leaving them out.
Never forget one important issue. When builders acquire a piece of property that they plan to build a home on, they will do everything they can do make as much money as possible on their homes. That is why you understand that they would like to want as much built as possible, which is not always in the favor of saving money from your pocket.
When looking at unfinished homes and planning to get a mortgage, be aware that most banks need to ensure that the home is up to local codes and in living condition (with a living room, bedroom, and other rooms finished).
Banks can turn down unfinished home mortgages if they feel these homes can have troubles with selling. What banks like is that the entire downstairs area is finished and most of the landscaping. Basically you should simply check your bank requirements to unfinished homes and follow them, before you invest in an unfinished home.