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Originally Posted by jeffc1965
Good evening everyone. We are waiting for certain lots in Lake Denham to be released by the developer in hopes of grabbing one to build our retirement home. Since we started exploring TV as a retirement location about a year ago, many changes have been made to the design/build process that significantly restricts the options available. Although we were disappointed that the "Build Your Dream Home" had migrated to "Personalize Your Dream Home", we were still looking forward to joining the community. Recently I have read/heard that the selections of finishes have been greatly reduced, so I am becoming a little hesitant to pay a premium price for a home in TV that may not be exactly what we want. With that said, I have a few questions about the home design/build If folks who have recently undertaken the process would be so kind to answer.
Do you feel the form and finish options were satisfactory?
How many pool options as part of the build were available?
Are bird cage options offered by the builder?
How flexible is the home placement on the lot?
Are the costs for the options itemized such that trade-offs are easily understood?
Are the costs locked once the contract is signed?
Thanks for any insights. I hope to see everyone in the Fall.
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Pool option “A” or “B”
Unless you have really hit the lottery for largest lot, placement of the home may have some wiggle room. Since side stretching was not an option, but you want to add on later to bedroom side or living side, let them know so home isn’t in the middle of the lot.
Cost is locked on lot for non refundable $10,000. At design finish 20% required, and cost is locked. However if you want to change your mind on something you choose, there is a $500 change order.
Not sure what you mean about form and finish. We upgraded appliances, but have no idea the cost difference.(Two choices)
Good luck we lost on 14 lots, number 15 was not exactly the lot or the area of the new village, but our house with 4 foot front and rear stretch, fit, and room to add pool aftermarket. 4 other lots became available after our deposit, our name was not #1 on those either.