[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

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

Hard to do, we R going to try and put a budget of upto 5K on extras, (because I'll do a lot of mods later myself, floors, paint extend lanai etc,

But I'm having a lengthily meeting with my two sales reps (husband & wife team) tomorrow.
After that I'll see if that budget is possible, if not my kids get a smaller inheritance: a20:

[Sunshine Mary]

Thanks hotrodgirl
I guess tomorrow I well know when our closing well be YEA!!!
How long after you sign till they start building ?

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

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 Sunshine Mary

Thanks hotrodgirl
I guess tomorrow I well know when our closing well be YEA!!!
How long after you sign till they start building ?

I read here about 10 days

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by Sunshine Mary

Thanks hotrodgirl
I guess tomorrow I well know when our closing well be YEA!!!
How long after you sign till they start building ?

I signed my final papers on the 8th and I believe we start tomorrow, so approximately 2 weeks. I had a lot of changes, so maybe that is a bit longer than some? I think normally it would be 10 days to two weeks though.
Happy days ahead!

[jimbo2012]

Spent over 4 hours today with our reps, Bougainvillaea is now off the table, so that leaves up with the Whispering Pine to keep us under the 200K budget.

So I was all set........................but noooooo the sales rep says to my wife have you seen the Lilac, I said no its out of our $ range by about 15K.

She loves it!

Anyone have opinions on the Lilac?

[Patty55]

My advice is to take frequent breaks during the process because after a while picker exhaustion sets in-that's when bad things happen.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Patty55

My advice is to take frequent breaks during the process because after a while picker exhaustion sets in-that's when bad things happen.

true, we're having a few drinks looking at the floor plans and pics I took today.

[KathieI]

Wow,,, it was soooooooo much easier to buy a spec house, I'm so glad I did it. All that nonsense would drive me nuts.

I bought a stretch Lantana on a cul-de-sac with a view and they were closing out the cul de sac so I got a lot off my price. Move in was so easy and haven't had to change anything drastically.

Next house (soon to be) will be a preowned CYV... This house is tooo damn big for me.

Have fun kids.

[mrsyarbie]

Once you get here I think you will find picking the house with the most space will be the best. Even if you move furniture here u will want to shop and buy things that are Florida style.You can never have too much space which is why the average Villager moves 3 times. Good luck to you. I actually picked a Lilac, the Gardenia guest rooms were too little. I,we have 5 kids and four grandchildren and we love the big bedrooms in the Lilac. Believe me you will have company.. If you prefer stucco the Lilac is an IRIS. I also like the Whispering Pine.

[goodgrief]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Wow,,, it was soooooooo much easier to buy a spec house, I'm so glad I did it. All that nonsense would drive me nuts.

I bought a stretch Lantana on a cul-de-sac with a view and they were closing out the cul de sac so I got a lot off my price. Move in was so easy and haven't had to change anything drastically.

Next house (soon to be) will be a preowned CYV... This house is tooo damn big for me.

Have fun kids.

With you...couldn't get into the building thing cause the price just was going up and up....with this or that. One week to close on our Wisteria and will be in it painting, cleaning and getting ready to move in the first week then doing the physical move.

OP have heard good things about the Lilac but its more than you plan like you said.

[hotrodgirl]

No harm in looking things over and picking what will make you happiest within your comfort zone! You won't know til you see. And I am quite certain we can count on Jimbo to weigh the pros and cons of each!!! Good luck, relax and have fun!

[Sunshine Mary]

Well December 7 is our closing day .
our home Selections Consultant was Diane Russell she was GREAT
took her time it took us 11 hrs and she gave us sample on everything she could
and pictures of the other things .But I heard all the consultant are great .
And we was told it well take 10 day when they start building .

[hotrodgirl]

Good for you Sunshine! I am sure you will be most happy with your decisions and I wish you luck! My closing is Dec 5th so we are in the same time-frame! Exciting!!

[shcisamax]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

So I was all set........................but noooooo the sales rep says to my wife have you seen the Lilac, I said no its out of our $ range by about 15K.

She loves it!

Anyone have opinions on the Lilac?

Like I said earlier, somehow everyone goes over budget The lilac is very nice. You will be very happy together

[Sunshine Mary]

Yes hotrodgirl
Who is your builder? Our is Scott Muder did they start on your yet?
I am only 2 days after your . And we just sign today we got 10 days before they start building
I know very Exciting we well be in before Christmas .

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

Good for you Sunshine! I am sure you will be most happy with your decisions and I wish you luck! My closing is Dec 5th so we are in the same time-frame! Exciting!!