[villagetinker]

Jaytesdunn, I tried to reply and it did not work, I am trying again, my comments in blue:

My wife and I are soon to start the design center process for a site in DeLuna. This stretch of sites has some unique new limitations on option choices. No double ovens or pot fillers and limited pool options etc. I think they are doing some new streamlined process by limiting options and stretches etc. The house is an IVY-10 now called a Warbler. There are some things we would probably have to do later after closings. Make sure you get a full set of plans for your house (ours was 15 or16 pages), these has all of the info, except for plumbing. They will have info on load bearing walls if there are any. Also, arrange for construction photos, we got these and they have been very handy over the years, especially if I wanted to know if the studs were wood or metal. If the builder no longer offers this service ask a neighbor, may be a way to make a new friend.

Any do's / don't or mentions you think would be good to know. Any thoughts on companies for a pool and hot tub later, or modifying a kitchen? Many people have reported waits of a year to 18 months for a pool (from name vendors), so if they offer something close to what you want I would go with the pool installed with the house. As for the hot tub, we prefer the above ground type, much easier to maintain. As for the kitchen, make sure whatever you are planning to install or replace is IN STOCK, friends ended up waiting 6 months for new counter tops.

Recommendations on area furniture stores, closet organizing, and murphy bed shelving units? You can review this site and Nextdoor for recommendations, but the warrantees appear to be generally useless, and extended warrantees are worth even less.

Any area companies for mounting TV's? It looks like The Villages puts cable wires and plugs low on walls normally and not up high. Any suggestions on that and adding some wire networking? If you are sure what wall you want the TV on, have the cable and electrical boxes installed around 4 feet off the floor. There are a couple of small firms that are very good at mounting the TVs, I did my own (75” model). I am surprised if the builder is installing any telephone or internet cabling as everything I have seen is based on a wireless design with the router in the kitchen area. Be sure to consider where you want the equipment installed, countertop or above the cabinets and have the wiring arranged for this. Also these need to be reset periodically.
I saw a post that mentioned a sound barrier; I have no idea where you are located with regard to the turnpike, but be aware there have been discussion about widening it. We occasionally hear the train whistle about 1 to 2 miles away when the wind is blowing the correct direction.

I'm sure these questions have been asked over the years so I apologize for the repetition. I did some searches and some of it is aged., Thank you for your patience with this.