A placeholder budget in your contract for items that haven’t been selected yet (like tile, fixtures, or hardware). Once you choose, the real cost replaces the allowance — and your budget is adjusted if needed.
Example:
An allowance of $1,000 for tile might change if you pick a $1,500 material.
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