[Sonoftuntavern]

I have two questions if anyone would like to respond:

1. I saw something on Youtube where it looked like many homes in a new area were virtually identical. I understand that there are different home sizes and layouts. Is there some kind of plan or formula as to the areas in which different sized houses are distributed? For example, does one village, or a section of a village, have all houses that are a certain size or plan, and another section have all houses of a different size? Or does each village or section of a village have a mix of different sized houses?

2. Is there much of a selection as to different types of building construction? Is it possible to get a house built out of cement or cinder block? TV appears to be close enough to the coast that hurricanes and tornados are still a threat, and I presume that you have termites there. Concerning new or old, would the newer buildings be built to more stringent building codes with respect to hurricane or tornado winds, and hence be generally better built? Thanks.

[Altavia]

There is a mixture in most Villages and they are doing frame, concrete block and precast concrete homes.

They are built to the latest hurricane codes which can result in significant insurance discounts compared to older construction.

[villagetinker]

When we built (2013) you could buy a lot, and then select the type home, we choose a concrete block. I have no idea if this option still exists.

[Smalley]

If you would like a larger, grander house, there are about five "luxury villages" scattered around that have larger lots, more square feet etc.

[Babubhat]

They prefer to maximize premium lots for added revenue. I have seen eight different versions of the same model house. interior is slightly differently based on what the lot can support. Why so many look the same from outside

[eweissenbach]

I don’t know if they have continued south of SR44, but in the other areas homes in any given area are of a like series. IE; patio villas, sided courtyard villas, block and stucco courtyard villas, ranch or cottage homes, designer homes, and premier homes. Ranch homes are sided, Designer homes may be either block or sided, and I believe all premier homes are block. Any given village may have neighborhoods of all of the various types, some are all premier and Alhambra is all patio villas and cottage homes. If you select a lot it may be in a neighborhood that requires you to build a certain series of home. Within that series you can have a particular model built, that if available, may be block or cement. Your real estate salesperson can help steer you in the right direction. If you are having your house built the best advice I can give you is, have it and the garage stretched as much as possible.

[asianthree]

Premier homes seem to be nonexistent in new areas. Than again you can custom a designer with 10’ ceilings and about same sf as a premier.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Premier homes seem to be nonexistent in new areas. Than again you can custom a designer with 10’ ceilings and about same sf as a premier.

Pretty sure they stopped building them... Don't know why...

I'm sure someone will be along shortly to say it was due to "GREED!"

[BlueStarAirlines]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Premier homes seem to be nonexistent in new areas. Than again you can custom a designer with 10’ ceilings and about same sf as a premier.

This is the answer. Prior to October 22, one could customize and stretch a home larger than the standard premier home (as the lot could accommodate) which negated the duplicative Premier models.

In the newest areas, there are a few homes in Deluna which one can see this. I think all the "custom" lots in Richmond were after that October date when the customization was severely restricted.

[Dlbonivich]

I think homes built after 2010 are all the same building codes for hurricane. Other things may have changed a bit.

[Gunny2403]

Then why respond

[Ptmckiou]

South of 44, Village of Hawkins is an example. Hawkins has all types of homes in the village, but similar types are grouped together. Within Hawkins you have the “Verandas North”, with a sign and delineation of a change in the border wall. There are several separate Villa sections all with different names, etc. Within the Veranda section, there are Veranda's and designer homes. All Verandas are together (fenced yards) and all the designers are together (no fenced yards), however, as far as floor plans they are all from the designer series.

Premier homes are not built south of 44. There are definitely large enough lots in some areas, but standardization in construction seems to be more of a priority. Where inside Hawkins, there is a mix of concrete block, stick, and precast concrete. However, going forward no there will be just the precast concrete walls, which means they are stronger, but also save money because the Morse family has their own company now that makes the precast concrete walls. They can be erected much quicker with dropping walls onto a slab with a crane and bolting them together. This also means no customization anymore. The windows and outlet holes /channels are already molded into the wall. No stretching of walls anymore.

Hope that helps.

[sowilts]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

When we built (2013) you could buy a lot, and then select the type home, we choose a concrete block. I have no idea if this option still exists.

We were able to purchase a lot and built a block home in Linden. We closed February 2020. Then everything locked down for Covid. 😳

[sowilts]

We were also able to stretch as much as possible and I convinced the designer to push the front back 10 feet so I could have a cart garage. I was told that would not happen, I have a cart garage. Some areas on Meggison are almost all Villas. It is a fantastic area to live. Cart paths are wide and plentiful. Can’t wait for the new golf courses.

[RedBaron]

Agree. Friends of ours just purchased a lot. The Village only has Designer models as the highest end product. However you can customize it to expand areas within their guidelines. Also, you are very limited on choices of flooring, knobs for cupboards, sinks, appliances, etc. Any upgrades are post purchase of the home at your expense.