[Minnesotalyn]

Originally Posted by John_W

Since you're all talking about designer homes, I have a question. For example, if I look up the Gardenia and it states prices from $206K, I understand some lots carry premium prices, so it's not unusual to see inventory homes priced higher for this reason. However, on a standard lot, are these homes feasible at those prices? Or are there features in the model homes that almost any homeowner is going to want to upgrade to?

I've owned seven new homes in my lifetime, and sometimes the basic model is all you need and other times builders will put so many upgrades in the model it's hard to tell what you're really getting. I understand granite, hardwood floors and stainless steel are obvious upgrades, but besides the lot, are there any obvious features really lacking in the basic model?

I was told the basic designer has vinyl floors and carpet