Selections, Part 2

Since our first appointment at Rite Rug, we changed our minds on pretty much everything.  So, our new selections are:


Our current selections: (additions in bold)

Verona elevation B with partial stone front

kitchen peninsula

morning room with added side windows

finished basement with full bath

upgrade master bath with ceramic surrounds and floor

bonus room w/ closet

stone fireplace with blower

3 piece rough in in basement

landscaping

paint package

42" maple cognac cabinets

antique mascarello countertops

bridgeton-cinnamon vinyl flooring in powder room, laundry room, kids bath and basement bath

upgraded vinyl (Canyon Creek) in kitchen, morning room and mud room

american cherry laminate in foyer (to be changed to hardwood)

upgraded laminate in foyer (selected for durability due to dogs and children)

included carpet- thornwood

upgraded carpet level 1 Oat Bran with 6 lb. pad in great room, living room, dining room, bedrooms and stairs and 8lb. pad in basement

Antique Mascarello upgraded counters, maple cognac cabinets and Canyon Creek upgraded vinyl

Ceramic for master bath floor and tub surround

Accent tile

Oat Bran carpet with included vinyl on the left and upgraded vinyl on the right

(They really don't look that much alike in person!)

Upgraded laminate for foyer

Selections

Our selections so far:

Verona elevation B

morning room with side windows

finished basement

upgrade master bath

bonus room w/ closet

kitchen peninsula

stone fireplace with blower

3 piece rough in in basement

landscaping

paint package

maple cognac cabinets

antique mascarello countertops

bridgeton-cinnamon vinyl flooring

american cherry laminate in foyer (to be changed to hardwood)

included carpet- thornwood

To Build or Not To Build? That is the question...

After dealing with a long a commute for the past 18 months, we decided to move closer to DH's job. Though we love our neighborhood and all our friends, our family being together is more important. So, we started looking. Our search online led us to Ryan Homes. Our first night, we visited a Venice model and then the Naples. We loved the Naples and DH went to look at a community near his work that was offering a quick build on the Naples. However, the lots were tiny.

We went back to the drawing board. We visited resale homes, none of which were what we wanted. Our current home was a former builder's model and we really wanted another new construction. So, it was back to the community that offered the Naples. We were pretty set that that was the house we wanted. Until, our sales rep showed us the Verona. It had everything we wanted and with the incentives they were offering, it fit into our budget. We were able to see a newly completed model in the area and, upon first viewing, DH said it was too big. The model was unfurnished and felt overwhelming. Three days later, he said it was his favorite house.

We listed our house for sale, and on August 30, we signed our contingency contract. Now, we just wait for a buyer!

The picture is a Verona B without the bonus room. Our house will have another peak over the garage, but I don't have a picture of that.