During the build of your home

[jimbo2012]

I was wondering when your home was under construction did you visit the site to check the progress etc.

What was the process like in general?

[graciegirl]

I was wondering when your home was under construction did you visit the site to check the progress etc.

What was the process like in general?

We visited the site twice a day and there was a rarely a day when something wasn't being worked on.

They worked in teams.

The subs referred any questions we had to the builder of our home. There are many builders here, several for each different home series. You cannot select a builder and people will frequently say they have the best and some will say they had the worst, human nature being what it is.

This morning at six A.M. there were NINE cement trucks lined up with more than a dozen cement " techs" in place working on the home across the street from us.

We find it fascinating to watch.

[RichieB]

We find it fascinating to watch.

That's called being a "sidewalk superintendent." :smiley:

[zcaveman]

I was in NJ but the salesperson took pictures during the construction and sent them to me.

It was nice to see!!

[linandvin]

You have to be quick when you look! We left TV one Saturday night at 8:00 pm and our "new" neighbors said we should have stuck around! The cabinets were delivered after we left that night! This is an amazing process! We were very impressed!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

......What was the process like in general?

In a word: QUICK! Somebody else can quote exact number of days for their build from start to finish...........but to me, it's truly amazing what they can get accomplished in such a short period of time.

I liken house construction in TV to the 'Mongolian Horde Approach' - if it takes 3 guys 20 hours to accomplish something, let's throw 10 guys at it and get it done in 6 hours! The fellows who do the foundation, slab, and block work in particular......it looks like ants at a picnic when they're working - guys EVERYWHERE! And they're all working - no shovel leaners.

Bill :)

[CarGuys]

Home was built in under 70 days. Start to finish.

My neighbors helped me with pics to watch the progress. TV also gives you a nice CD when you close.

I was lucky that my builder gave me updates and answered some very important questions I had.

Just remember it's like a cheap date. The romance goes on till you close.

Then you say goodbye to your builder and say hello to the home warrant departments. Not a bad thing but a necessary part of the process.

[Carmpat]

We were told it would take 65-70 days to build but now they gave us a closing date of July 11 and that is about 59 days. I hope the house will not be rushed and the builder does a good job? The bank just cashed our deposit today so they should begin building this week.

[jimbo2012]

It could be the demand is slightly off this time of year.

Anyone know the slower months for sales?

[mulligan]

It slows down a bit from Dec23 to about Dec 27' and on easter sunday. You gotta be quick!!

[champion6]

Our Sun Kissed took 54 days - from the day we signed the contract to the day we closed. This was in summer 2011. We were not in TV during construction. Pictures were sent to us by our sales rep, a neighbor and a friend.

[Zoomie1955]

"TV also gives you a nice CD when you close."



They do?????? We didn't! :sigh:

[shcisamax]

The bottom kitchen cabinets arrived and were defective. They could have fixed them onsite but instead, they have sent them back for ones that are well made. I don't think they rush anything at the expense of quality.

[new peeps]

Our Wisteria took 63 days from signing the contract till closing. We did drive down twice to see the progress. We both thought it was built like clock work. No wasted steps. We also both enjoyed the whole process. When we picked the lot it was a old watermelon field on a pond with no houses or trees as far as you could see to the east. I did have one neighbor on the west side of our house that was the last house built on the pond in 2006 I beleive. We were fortunate as that neighbor sent us pictures almost daily. Just one of the many reasons my neighbors is great. We picked our lot out in Febuary of 2009. We was a little hesitant at first looking at a field of sand trying to picture the veiw, but a freind that I work with mother lives in Liberty Park, We was invited over to meet her and have some wine and cheese. We had a good visit and talked to her about our concerns before we signed the contract. She basically stated you do not need worry about there not being any trees or houses, she said first you will see the houses built and the next year or two you will start seeing tree tops growing above the roof lines. She was absolutly correct. By the summer of 2010 it was nothing but new beautiful houses and landscaping as far as you could see to the east. LOL
By the way the villages called us two weeks earlier than the scheduled closing date and asked if wanted to close earlier. We was not expecting or prepaired to move the closing date so declined the schedule change. No CD of the build was given away at that time that I know of.

[graciegirl]

No CD at closing....Either time. :oops:

Monday I am going to see if we can get our money back.


;) ;) ;)

[bonrich]

Problem TV is facing now is setting up an appt with the Design Team. They are selling houses faster than they can design them with the new owners. Also, I understand the mortgage dept is knee deep in new signs coming in, which also slows down the process. The only thing that is working is the builders. They have been finishing houses much sooner than the closing, so a new house that is finished may set for a couple of weeks before the closing date.

[keithwand]

We were given June 26th as our closing date and asked if at all possible we would take it sooner as our house in Orlando is rented starting in July and ee want to have the windows and carpets cleaned for our tenant befor they move in.

We are now closing on June 5th; a full 21 days early; yeah.

Visited the house today and it looks great. My dogs Ben and Jerry were with me but they stayed in the car with the engine and a/c running. When I came back to the car they barked their approval of their new home.

The whole neighborhood of Fernandina is filling in fast and only 3 lots are left for sale.

Get'm while they're hot!

[shcisamax]

So all you have to do is ask to get an earlier closing? I would be very happy to do that as well as we have lots of work to do after and must be out of this rental by June 30 which would only give us less than two weeks. Who did you ask? Your realtor or your designer or your builder?

Are there really only three lots left in Fernandina? Yikes.

[Happinow]

We built from afar. We were fortunate to have my mother in law take photos for us and our neighbor took some too. As for the CD, we were given one at closing but I haven't had time to view it. I assumed it was all about TV. I guess I'll have to take a look to see what it is. I also heard that some people who closed got a certificate for a lamp post sign for their names on it. We didn't get that but we did get a fly swatter and a fridge magnet!!!! Yippee!! Will come in handy for those darn love bugs.

[graciegirl]

So all you have to do is ask to get an earlier closing? I would be very happy to do that as well as we have lots of work to do after and must be out of this rental by June 30 which would only give us less than two weeks. Who did you ask? Your realtor or your designer or your builder?

Are there really only three lots left in Fernandina? Yikes.

No. If you change your closing date..it is a change and ANY change costs you $250. So if it is finished early you MAY be able to close early but you must pay to do so. Everything is BOOKED ahead of time, even closing dates, and closing offices.

And Happinow, the lamp post sign we received both times was a gift from our dear rep, Jim McLaughlin and his wife Patti. The closing gifts from the rep is up to them and are well...a gift..

[vj1213]

We didn't get a cd either, but did get a bottle of wine, coupon for lamppost sign, & embroidered throw with our names & closing date.
I was at the beach a month before closing and drove over to check on progress, came back a week later and couldn't believe the difference that took place in a week's time.

[shcisamax]

Yes, my builder just told me about the $250 CO fee. I already had one of THOSE when I decided to get my own appliances. It is moot. We are a bit behind so probably it is a realistic close date :(

[keithwand]

So all you have to do is ask to get an earlier closing? I would be very happy to do that as well as we have lots of work to do after and must be out of this rental by June 30 which would only give us less than two weeks. Who did you ask? Your realtor or your designer or your builder?

Are there really only three lots left in Fernandina? Yikes.

We met with the builder and asked whatever he could do close early would be appreciated and he was more than willing.
We asked our sales rep and design person the same thing.
It comes down to the builder I think more than anyone.
Yes; change orders are $250.00 and closing early is a change order.
Oh good; lampost sign with our names are not mandatory.
Not crazy about the sign anyway so hope I don't get one.