Are we going to do this?

After asking for all of the things we did the other night, plus a few bucks in general allowance (GA) , we are ready to move forward on this.  Here goes nothing…

Builder Meeting

Met tonight with the builder, a guy who has built 100s of houses and condos over the last 40 years.  He is very reputable, and the price is supposed to reflect the higher quality of materials.  Even so, we made a list of things to ask for:

• Larger deck – composite material
• Solid 6-panel doors throughout
• Wider driveway + turnaround
• Extra gas hookup for dryer
• Rough plumbing in basement for future finished basement
• Hardwood floor in kitchen, stairs, and landing
• Wainscoting in DR and Crown moldings in DR & LR
• Boxed out window in kitchen
• A few other upgrades

The goal was to ask for these things plus a general allowance, in order to offset added costs that *will* come up during and after construction.   Supposed to think about it and make an offer within a day.

Specs from Realtor.com

Master Bedroom Information

• Dimensions: 17X15
• On Second Floor
• Full Bath
• Walk-In Closet
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information

• Dimensions: 11X11
• On Second Floor
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Family Room Information

• Dimensions: 12X15
• On First Floor
• Fireplace
• Hardwood Floor

Additional Room #1

• Dimensions: 10X10
• Study
• On First Floor
• Hardwood Floor

Interior Features

• # of Fireplaces: 1
• Cable Available

Water & Sewer Information

• City/Town Water
• City/Town Sewer

Patio Information

• Deck
• Wood Deck

Lot Information

• Paved Drive
• Public Road
• Zoning: res

Utility Information

• Gas Range Connection
• Gas Oven Connection
• Gas Dryer Connection
• Electric Dryer Connection
• Circuit Breakers

Financial Terms

• Has Warranty
• No Disclosures
• Disclosures: Photos are similar houses the builder built in this area
• Listing Alert: No
• Assessments: $569,000

Bedroom #2 Information

• Dimensions: 12X12
• On Second Floor
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information

• # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
• # of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
• Has Master Bathroom

Dining Room Information

• Dimensions: 12X11
• On First Floor
• Hardwood Floor

Appliances

• Range
• Dishwasher
• Disposal

Flooring Information

• Tile Floor
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet
• Hardwood Floor

Building Information

• Year Built Source: Builder
• Vinyl Exterior
• Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingle Roof
• Frame Construction
• Poured Concrete Foundation
• Foundation Size: 57x35

Exterior Features

• Gutters
• Professional Landscape

Location Information

• Directions: Backs up to Neponset st behind Boch toyota
• UFFI: No
• Page: 358
• Book: 259

Tax Information

• Tax Year: 2010

Sale Information

• Anticipated Sold Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Bedroom #3 Information

• Dimensions: 11X12
• On Second Floor
• Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Living Room Information

• Dimensions: 12X13
• On First Floor
• Hardwood Floor

Kitchen Information

• Dimensions: 11X20
• On First Floor
• Ceramic Tile Floor
• Dining Area
• Pantry

Basement Information

• Has Basement
• Concrete Floor

Heating & Cooling

• Central Heating
• Forced Air Heating
• Gas Heating
• Central Air Cooling
• Full Insulation
• Fiberglass Insulation

Parking Information

• # of Parking Spaces: 2
• # of Garage Spaces: 2
• Off-Street Parking
• Paved Driveway
• Attached Garage Parking
• Garage Door Opener

Amenities

• Highway Access
• Private School
• Public School
• T-Station

Property Information

• # of Rooms: 9
• Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
• Lead Paint: None

Listing Information

• Original Price: $569,900
• Date Listed: Friday, February 12, 2010
• Status Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 1:29 PM
• Off Market Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
• Lender Owned: No
• Short Sale Lender Approval Required: No
• Buyer Broker Compensation (%): 2.75% (grrrrrr)

Real Estate Listing – Could this be it?

Looking at a drawing of a house can be difficult to manage.  This is what we had to work with.