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Originally Posted by shcisamax
]Just put the deposit down and got my design date in a month...My husband is unable to go so decisions will fall on me. Would love to get some answers before that date to discuss with my husband if anyone can help me.
1. Can they stretch the house wider? The model Lantana I looked at was already stretched two feet longer. I would like an extra 2 to 4 ft. wideras well. Can they do that?
2. Do you order different packages for landscaping or what you see is what you get? Do you have to get any landscaping or can you figure it out later when you have a design done?
3. Can anyone estimate how long to build start to finish for a Lantana with a pool?
4. If you are in the process of building a house, but can't get a rental for the entire time period you are waiting for your house, can you get amenity passes or do they just simply say no.
5. The laminated floors they put in...do they hold up with dogs? The appear to have some plasticized finish so I thought perhaps they do better than regular hardwood.
6. I assume in the winter it is cold. Is there such a thing as solar heat for the pool? How much does it cost to maintain a pool ..maybe 15 by 20?
7. I like to have shower stalls but am thinking we should have one bath tub in the house for resale. Any comments?
8. Does TV put in the solar panels or is it a separate company.
9. People were commenting on Fernandia had a smell near the Bonifay country club. Does anyone know for sure what the smell is coming from and if it is a permanent issue.
10. Does anyone know where to buy good upholstery fabric...besides Joann's.
11. Does Verizon work in TV?
12. Do people use cable for television or satellite?
Guess that is enough for starters.  Thanks for any answers you can provide. I hate not being able to speak to anyone before the design meeting. I would like to go in having a better idea of what I am doing.
Thanks again. |
Hi Shcisamax,
Welcome to Lower Paradise! I can answer only a few of your questions but also want to comment on your concern that you cannot talk with anyone before the design meeting. You should be able to talk with your sales agent; and your agent can answer many of these questions for you.
1) All of the potential stretches depend upon the size and configuration of your lot. Please let your sales agent know asap what stretches you want. If the lot on which you put a deposit will not accommodate these, perhaps you can trade for a different lot. For the sake of other newbies, it is always a good idea to discuss with your sales agent before selecting a lot any expansions and additions you might want. That way, they can help you select a lot with these needs/wants in mind.
3) Your sales agent should be able to give you an estimate for build-out time frame.
4) Your sales agent can definitely answer this question. If one home is not available for rent during the entire time frame you need, another option is to rent one home for part of the time and then rent another one. A little inconvenient, but an option if you can't otherwise get amenity passes.
11) Yes, you can get Verizon service in TV.
12) Cable and satellite are both available-- take your pick.
Your questions are all excellent and the answers will no doubt help other newbies as well. Please keep us posted on your progress and don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
All best wishes!