I think she was speaking of my situation not yours.

This proves a very good reason to buy a re-sale home. What you see is what you get!

You do not have to think about a shopping center going up in the vacant field next door that is not Villages property; you do not get a transformer box 4 feet from your back door; you do not have to disguise utility boxes; it is all there.

Like I advocate - a re-sale is usually a better deal than a new home.

Point well taken and very true. But I was niave to the whole situation.

So what's the outcome? Was a mistake made or did you just not realize how close it would be?

Resale is wonderful but nothing like building your own. Penguin, if this green transformer was not where it was, would you be completely happy with your new home? I bet you would be. You built it so I'm guessing you love it! After all of this gets fixed, you will go back to remembering what a joyful experience you've had and that you are living your dream. Give it time and things will work out. They will most likely fix the problem and move it. They do want you to be happy! In worse case, do what everyone else has suggested and plant around it best you can and thank God that you have the opportunity to live in TV! I know it sounds casual for a not so good situation but in the big scheme of things your home is probably beautiful. I see on our lot, when looking at it, we have the same green transformer in the back left corner. Until we build, I don't know how close it will come to our home. We'll just have to see. It it's really close....I'll still love the home I built and will be happy there. I'm trying to lift your spirits...I hope I have. Anxious to see if they correct this or they need to pay to have your back door moved to the other side. Best of luck.

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What a lovely response.

I agree they will do everything they can to make the OP happy. This is all going to be fine.

Your kind post has started my day with a smile. I hope it all works out that Penquin is as happy as we are. These homes are the Lily Pads for us frogs, our last hurrah and we want them to be perfect...NOT disappointing. I shouldn't have asked "Why are you mad?". That was so insensitive. I just think of those big green things as part and parcel of our homes here.

Fingers crossed for a happy ending here, Penguin.

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If you have never built a home the way YOU want it, then get the chance, then that's the way you go.

I am certain that both of you are doing your homework, like with Penguin's transformer problem, so you have ideas about what to look out for. This forum is great for that.

Gracie,

I don't think any of us realized how close this was located to the house and exactly where. I for one thought it was on the side of his lanai. After many postings I got it through my thick head what had happened.

Happinow,

This was a very kind post and made my day as well. :)

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I am sure that Penguin will let us know the outcome, especially since there is so much interest.

There was a mistake made and outcome is pending. I'll let everyone know as soon as I do. My sales rep is working on it.

Thanks sooooo much for your kind thoughts and you are right. Sometimes we have to give ourselves a reality check and thank God for what we have and what we are able to do. I'm glad i started this post, not only to maybe help and inform others but I made a few new friends. How cool is that. I will keep everyone in the loop once I find out the outcome.

Best wishes Penquin. What a beautiful reply to you from Happinow and what a genuine and nice response from you.

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Thank you all for brightening MY day! Onward and upward Penguin! Seize the day! If I can, I try to look on the bright side of things. I figure if we are healthy and mostly happy, (with the exception of a few glitches) then it's a good day. By the way....my license plate in NY is HAPPINOW! My husband's is HAPPITOO! We are happy! :):)

That is SO cute !

Now, if you can get those plates in Florida !