Author Archives: Carrie

Every time I think I’m closer to building, a new step to the process presents itself. I got the final plans last week. Submitted them and all of the paperwork for the permit for review. The review will take 2+/- weeks to review with comments back for needed updates. Feeling once again that this is …

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I got ANOTHER set of “Preliminary Drawings” from the builder. I don’t know how many different preliminary drawings I’m going to get. These have a 3D diagram of the house (below), foundation plan, floor and attic plan, sheer wall, electrical layout and energy information, cross sections, etc. To me, it seems pretty close to permit …

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As of Friday, September 6th, the new plans have been sent off for engineering and permit set. This will take about 4 weeks (maybe less, but hopefully no longer than that). There are some minor changes to these plans as well. Add utility sink in garage (was already on the list, just chose the location, …

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My new floorplan has been approved by the Architectural Committee with NO conditions! One more baby step done. I also got the updated Preliminary plans and will **hopefully** finalize those tomorrow. That will be another baby step. After this will be ordering permit-ready plans and engineering.

It’s official, it’s in writing with blood, tears and some cash. I’m officially in contract with my builder for my new home! There are 5 phases to designing a home: Schematic Design – In my case, this was an approved concept. Design Development – Documenting all the updates desired for the concept plan. Completion of …

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The final plan choice is done and I received Preliminary Plans from Lexar Homes. These are brand spankin’ new, so they are not on their website yet, but they will be part of the John Paul Collection soon. Lexar has two categories of plans: Signature and John Paul (special architect). It’s like Toyota vs Lexus …

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I’ve narrowed my choice down to one builder. They are an on-your-lot builder. I actually had them on my list over 8 months ago but crossed them off for a few reasons. At the time, they did not have a floor plan that would work with my purchase lot. The customer must do all the …

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Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ Into the future Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ Into the future I want a home on the bluff, View of the sea Stand like a fir tree Let my new home anchor me… The weeks just keep ticking on by. I got basic pricing from the local custom …

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