[hotrodgirl]

Wow Jimbo! I waited 4 months for mine, but 5 now? They must be really busy... I would call my agent and ask him/her to put you on a wait list for an earlier time should there be any opportunity. Good luck!!

[goodgrief]

I know someone was doing build / vs spec counts. LOL..now I'm glad we bought a spec instead of waiting for a build. Two more weeks to close

Jimbo- let us know how it goes and what you end up for for prices (whether it was higher or on target). I just think you're going to be in for sticker shock Sounds like they keep doing price increases on the builds from what I'm reading on different threads. Hope you get one for what you figure though.

[hotrodgirl]

I just saw a spec Lantana on the market for 448, almost 449. it's a GC view, but so is mine! I added a third bathroom, had 3 other stretches, added a closet, and many other upgrades. So I have more interioor space than the spec, and I did very well on pricing. I also received a 4% discount.
Perhaps the other lot was larger, but still... I think it all just depends on the lot and number of upgrades. In the end, we all get what makes us happiest! That's what it's all about.

[jimbo2012]

IMO many of the spec builds are loaded with extras, that gives them a higher margin of profit.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by goodgrief

Jimbo- let us know how it goes and what you end up for for prices (whether it was higher or on target). I just think you're going to be in for sticker shock Sounds like they keep doing price increases on the builds from what I'm reading on different threads. Hope you get one for what you figure though.

Well I confirmed that the 3% discount will be in effect into February design dates.

So using my top of my budget of 198,400 on the WP, I start at about 192K, we've been studying the floor plans and videos and it appears that that model as of now needs the least amount of extras added, thinking about the walkin shower, but that's about it, can't bump to the side we're on a 60' lot, but can go 2' front or rear I think.

Looking at lower cost end the Bougainvillaea, to add a larger lanai with cement patio, is about 3K, larger bath layout $1100, front bump garage 1300, so you can get to 190 quick, less 3%, 185K.

The funny thing is the mortgage is roughly $5 a $1,000.........so between the two models is $35 a month .....really doesn't matter.




We are on our way be there Friday for 10 days.......ohhhh fun.

[Becky]

jimbo, I have a Wisteria and love it. Split floor plan works great for company.
Also love laundry by master bedroom. My lanai faces south and I did get blinds to use as needed. Early mornings, evenings. When you check out the Wisteria and the Jasmine, look at the kitchen area. Where a dinette set would go, in the Jasmine it is a little smaller place. That's because of the block vs vinyl. The block takes up a little more room.

On the other hand my sister has a Whisoering Pine and loves it! Stretched it front and back.

Good luck whatever you choose. Such an exciting time for you!

Becky

[hotrodgirl]

Jumbo, get as much now as you can without overextending yourself! I think in the end result you will be happier with the extra space. You seem to be leaning towards the Whispering Pine, so start there and in time you can perhaps add a little here and there! I got as much as I could comfortably afford and will make some minor changes as I am able! it's just harder to add more space later. Other interior things can always be done in the future! Enjoy making your choice and I hope you can get a meeting prior to February! Best of luck!

[jimbo2012]

OK as of now the Wisteria or Jasmine R off the table didn't like walking into kitchen, but it does look better in person than the videos.

Alamanda off as well, the Florida room was much smaller than it appeared in the videos.

tomorrow we'll focus on the Bougainvillaea and the Whispering Pine, meeting our sales reps in the morning. Saw 2 WP's they are so far our favorite.

In walking thru some of the open houses there are some reps that are not aware of many things. Miss quoting standard things and options.

[Sunshine Mary]

We just finished our design meeting today .We started yesterday took 5 hrs and today 3 1/2 hrs we go back tomorrow at Diana office to go over EVERYTHING then meet our rep to sign the papers and give the downpayment .
I must say it was Mentally Exhausting I am glad it is over .Diana really helped us a lot .We bump out every where . all together we bump out 14 feet ....Opt out of appliance and blinds.
We did go with the paint I did not want one color .
One thing I can say to everyone who going into the meeting when you go looking at the model home if you like something don't just take a picture you need the name of the street and the house number ..
I did get insulation in the lanai because we well be closing it in .And she said it hard to do after .
So maybe we well know tomorrow when our closing is .

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

OK as of now the Wisteria or Jasmine R off the table didn't like walking into kitchen, but it does look better in person than the videos.

Alamanda off as well, the Florida room was much smaller than it appeared in the videos.

tomorrow we'll focus on the Bougainvillaea and the Whispering Pine, meeting our sales reps in the morning. Saw 2 WP's they are so far our favorite.

In walking thru some of the open houses there are some reps that are not aware of many things. Miss quoting standard things and options.

Glad to hear you are making progress going through the various models. Hope you find the one that suits you best before you leave TV! Any luck with changing your design meeting to earlier? FYI- I saw your picture posted on the Crispers Thread! Nice to p ut a name with a face! Good luck and enjoy!

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by Sunshine Mary

We just finished our design meeting today .We started yesterday took 5 hrs and today 3 1/2 hrs we go back tomorrow at Diana office to go over EVERYTHING then meet our rep to sign the papers and give the downpayment .
I must say it was Mentally Exhausting I am glad it is over .Diana really helped us a lot .We bump out every where . all together we bump out 14 feet ....Opt out of appliance and blinds.
We did go with the paint I did not want one color .
One thing I can say to everyone who going into the meeting when you go looking at the model home if you like something don't just take a picture you need the name of the street and the house number ..
I did get insulation in the lanai because we well be closing it in .And she said it hard to do after .
So maybe we well know tomorrow when our closing is .

Congratulations and I hope you got most everything on your wish list! I also bumped out 14 feet. So we should all have plenty of room!! When you sign your final paperwork you will receive your closing date a d name of your builder. Hopefully my build will start tomorrow! Best of luck and post some pics as you can!!

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

FYI- I saw your picture posted on the Crispers Thread!

Yep can't hide out any longer...

Any luck with changing your design meeting to earlier?

Yes that looks like it will work out, we'll be working on date this week.

That was a great suggestion.

[shcisamax]

Has anyone ever brought in a house they built for the number on the list price?

[hotrodgirl]

Like that would ever happen!! We idiots who choose to build and customize get to pay for what we receive! And we are happy we did!

[shcisamax]

So true. I was just wondering if in the history of TV, has ANYONE ever done it?