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        "text": "A contingency fund is a percentage added to the total estimated cost to cover unforeseen expenses or changes that may arise during construction. These could include unexpected site conditions, minor design modifications, or increases in material costs. For luxury home projects, a typical contingency ranges from 5% to 15% of the total budget. It acts as a safety net, helping to prevent budget overruns and ensuring the project can proceed smoothly despite minor challenges.",
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        "description": "A contingency fund is an amount added to the estimate to cover unexpected expenses or changes during construction. It acts as a safety net, typically 5-15% of the budget."
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  "description": "A contingency fund is an amount added to the estimate to cover unexpected expenses or changes during construction. It acts as a safety net, typically 5-15% of t"
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