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Originally Posted by DeanFL
This happened to us in Fall of 2013. We knew that we would purchase a lot in Gilchrist to build a designer home. After a few meetings with TV Sales rep and view open lots, we decided to pull the trigger and put a deposit down on an open lot. Our rep mentioned that there may be a possibility Mgt will decide to stop custom building and go all Spec homes to complete the area. Wouldn't you know it, 5 hours after our signing, TV Mgt had a big meeting with Sales reps, and Spec only from that point on. Got in by the skin of our teeth (whatever that old phrase means...)
We were so fortunate to be the last of custom Designer homes back then. Went thru the design meetings and made build mods/adds/colors, as well as a credit for all appliances and interior lighting which we upgraded ourselves. Looking back, we were so lucky to be able to make changes.
Good for Lenny to communicate this to his customers - if you are one that is undecided or waiting to sign... heed the warning.
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You are right as usual Dean. (I so like reading your posts)
We have purchased one spec home, our first, in Hadley. Loved it. Enjoyed it, well built, wonderful neighbors, great location. Then we decided to live here full time and wanted something with more space since there are three of us and contracted to build the second house, because that is what they were doing at the time. Also enjoyed watching them build, ended up with an excellent home, wonderful neighbors, great location.
I like watching this large business, this builder of many homes, respond to the mini situations and change to meet them without losing quality or losing the great teams he has to build.
I know, I know. I am a watcher and an observer and an old happy woman. Glad to be here, on this earth, and in THE VILLAGES.