[Suzi]

We find ourselves in quite a pickle. We did a LSV in late April, went home "thinking" and then made the decision to buy in TV. Came back in early September and began looking at properties and found several pieces in section 213 and thought we should be able to get at least 1 of those and build our home. Came back again in early November and did alot of research about home styles, stretches, carpet/tiles, and al the particulars we thought we needed to do in preparation to build.
Because of all the rumors about spec homes, we found another section with some properties we could also like. So, we were keeping several options open.
I now understand that 213 will be spec homes. Here is where I need some real advice. I have been following this forum for 7 months and know how valuable the input from the members are. My sales rep is a wonderful person, but is unable to even give me a hint if it will be spec homes ONLY or if I will be able to BUILD in another section.
Honestly, now that I know 213 will be specs, I'm inclined to wait for the other section. Someone on the forum last month said that the builder had applied for a permit for section 225 for April. However, there was no permit applied for section 213 that they could find. Does that mean that they obtain permits for sections that are "client or design-driven" and not for those that are specs?
We really want to build this spring/summer and move in by fall and we thought we were in good shape to be able to do it. But now I am concerned. After many spreadsheets and a great deal of deep-thinking we realize that the property selection is our #1 priority. Home design would be #2. Do forum members think we should wait for section 225 and hope that we will still be able to "choose" our home build? Or do members think that the building-your-own home time has passed and it will be all specs?
I'm depressed enough: its snowing here and 17 degrees. I don't want my dreams of building in TV smashed but not knowing IF I can build is worse. If I can't build, then I need to move on and prepare for a new paradigm.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.