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Originally Posted by Lolabird
Hello everyone,
My name is Lora. My husband Mark and I are headed to your beautiful community in February for the first time. We have been excited about our home buying / building process, and are planning on getting started when we arrive.
We have never built a home before, and I would appreciate any suggestions from those who know so much more than we do.
We have chosen a model (Anhinga), and will most likely choose a site near Waters Edge.
I would appreciate any suggestions as to what I should ask when we meet with the staff.
Such as:
1) types of finishes (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, roof, etc.)
2) insulation
3) gas vs electric
4) making changes or additions to the model - remove a wall, put washer / dryer in garage'
additional outlets
5) what does it mean exactly to "stretch" a floorplan?
6) location of lot to choose - noise level (I hear many people comment on this)
7) What does it mean when a floorplan has a C or F after its name?
Building vs. purchasing an existing home in other areas of the Villages.
Thank you all so much for your time and expertise. I have been perusing the forums, and you are all such a wealth of information. I look forward to your guidance!
Lora from RI
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We built in the Laurel Manor area in 2005. (Probably sounds like a long time ago to you.) We live in Winifred and love it here! A hop, skip, and a jump to 466, with lots of restaurants, supermarkets, banks, golf courses, and mature landscaping. Several large recreation centers within close distance, too--Laurel Manor (very close), Colony, and Lake Miona. If you're golfers, Palmer Championship Course is right here, as well as numerous Executive Courses. Well developed area with tons of amenities!