Do not roll any upgrade costs into the selling price of the house. That higher sales price will be subjected to property taxes forever. Buy your own appliances, closet hardware, etc.
Landscaping is subjected to ARC approval if you do it. Builder might be able to set things up, like walls and irrigation, that are minimal costs. No need to pay for irrigation in places that needs to be ripped out. Have them set up more zones to better match your plans, including drip irrigation zones.
Things to do now - more outlets inside and outside (every wall, soffits, above kitchen cabinets, toilets, closets). Install 1/4 turn metal shutoff valves. Position water shutoff for refrigerator somewhere it can be reached without moving the refrigerator.
Search for so many other threads about this topic. Great ideas everywhere.
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