[Ritchie]

I bought a lot in October 2011, and was told I had a year to start building. That would be Ocrtober 2012. Received a call today informing me that buildings are already scheduled up to October, and are behind in building. That I would lose my lot if I don't schedule to build within the next week (This is June 9th!!!!) We are trying to sell our house here (Up North) and have had traffic, but only one very LOW offer. We're planning to return to the Villages in September to build one way or another. Your comments would be appreciated.

[jimbo2012]

I would say that the terms of the contract would govern the deadline?

Did you take a read of the terms & conditions recently?

At first blush I think you have until Oct, the one week threat is just to wake you up.

[Sunshine Mary]

Welcome to Talk of the Villages Ritchie I see this is your first post,

I sure hope this is not true Bought my lot in Oct also and going to wait till Sept to start building .My sale rep did not call me and tell me this .I was told I got one year to build.

[asianthree]

so will they let you pic a date of October?

[shcisamax]

I think the bigger problem is getting a design appointment which I understand are scheduled through September. You probably need to call for your design appointment this week and get that scheduled. The actual building begins approximately 7 to 10 days after the appointment because they order all the pieces relating to your build. You could then be within the contract parameters.

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

I think the bigger problem is getting a design appointment which I understand are scheduled through September. You probably need to call for your design appointment this week and get that scheduled. The actual building begins approximately 7 to 10 days after the appointment because they order all the pieces relating to your build. You could then be within the contract parameters.

I agree. Think you need to call your sales rep and schedule an appointment for Sept. or Oct. There is a definite difference in "build within one year" vs. "complete building within one year"

[Ritchie]

Just reread the contract. It states,"Buyer agrees to select and order on or before Oct XX, a particular home and improvement packages for immediate build and closing....."

[Ritchie]

Originally Posted by asianthree

so will they let you pic a date of October?

Yes, according to the contract that I just reread.

[shcisamax]

Yes, but the key is to schedule the design appointment before the contract date expires. If there are no appointments, you run into a problem. Call and get your appointment scheduled. If they say they can't do it before the date for your contract, the it will be TV who needs to extend your contract deadline because you are complying with the terms and they are unable to fulfill their end.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

it will be TV who needs to extend your contract deadline because you are complying with the terms and they are unable to fulfill their end.

Makes sense it's not your responsibility to know what their next available
booking dates are.

Example if it called for October 15th and you contacted them on or before that date you met the terms I think. The contract should provide how notices are to be sent.

If your appointment is a month or two later it's their issue

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

Yes, but the key is to schedule the design appointment before the contract date expires. If there are no appointments, you run into a problem. Call and get your appointment scheduled. If they say they can't do it before the date for your contract, the it will be TV who needs to extend your contract deadline because you are complying with the terms and they are unable to fulfill their end.

sounds good to me

[Yankee Quilter]

We checked on it with our rep. We have 12/30/12 as our one year date, and a few weeks ago there was a thread about how long it was taking for the design appointments. I was told, by her, that if we are ready to go before our 1 year, and they cannot get us in, they will extend as long as we meet with them at their earliest availability.
We really do not want to build and try to juggle 2 mortgages!
I guess we have to remember we do not loos the money just the lot, but I am becoming a Charlotte-tor in my mind!
Good luck with your sale.

[jackz]

Are they still offering a 4% reduction on the total cost of the home and lot for appts in October?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by jackz

Are they still offering a 4% reduction on the total cost of the home and lot for appts in October?

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Yankee Quilter

We checked on it with our rep. We have 12/30/12 as our one year date, and a few weeks ago there was a thread about how long it was taking for the design appointments. I was told, by her, that if we are ready to go before our 1 year, and they cannot get us in, they will extend as long as we meet with them at their earliest availability.
We really do not want to build and try to juggle 2 mortgages!
I guess we have to remember we do not loos the money just the lot, but I am becoming a Charlotte-tor in my mind!
Good luck with your sale.

Feel your pain, Doing the Juggle two Mortages since December. It has seriously diminished play money and home improvement fund for when we get there.

We contemplated the build vs no build early for months. The good news is the home design team was met with, A good experience for us, The home is up and waiting for us done when we get there in July.