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Old 06-05-2025, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by thelegges View Post
You definitely don’t have experience with getting a build lot. We tried for 15 lots, released on different days for multiple weeks. We were #6-41, on all of them. Screen shot of our name and spot for each lot that would accommodate 3,000sf, pool, 3+ car garage stretch if possible.
We were finally #1 on lot #16. Not even close to everything we needed, but close. We wrote a check for $10,000. For two more weeks we tried for 6 lots that had more boxes checked, if we would have been #1 would have lost of initial $10,000. Yes we would have donated the $10,000 to the developer if we were #1. However #2-11 was the closest.

Build lots are far different than a base spec home.
Exactly - That is what I was wondering. We would not want to give up our home unless we could purchase a golf course lot or a lot with trees/view. I don't want a postage stamp lot like I have. That is why I am concerned if I sell my house if I will be able to get the type of lot I want.