Closed on our house!
Closed on our house! We FINALLY closed on our house yesterday. It seemed like the day would never get here, but it finally did.
After some hiccups with our initial construction manager (who became a victim of a "reduction in force"), Meritage Homes really came through and made the process very easy. We still have a few little things to get done (the cleaning crew spilled something on the carpet and it has to be replaced, as well as some little detail stuff), but we're on target to move in this weekend!
Before:
Almost after (this pic was taken before the front door was installed):
-Mike
After some hiccups with our initial construction manager (who became a victim of a "reduction in force"), Meritage Homes really came through and made the process very easy. We still have a few little things to get done (the cleaning crew spilled something on the carpet and it has to be replaced, as well as some little detail stuff), but we're on target to move in this weekend!
Before:
Almost after (this pic was taken before the front door was installed):
-Mike
Thanks! I have no doubt about the garage. First things I have to do to the garage, though:
1) Install garage door openers
2) Get the floor coated
3) Get rid of the single bulb incandescents and replace them with fluorescents.
-Mike
1) Install garage door openers
2) Get the floor coated
3) Get rid of the single bulb incandescents and replace them with fluorescents.
-Mike
~2800, by the floorplan. And thanks!
Floorplan: http://www.meritagehomes.com/images/...onway_V-MH.pdf
We went with the media room option, and converted both bedroom four and the formal living room into offices. This way, we both have our own spaces, and PLENTY of shared spaces.
-Mike
Floorplan: http://www.meritagehomes.com/images/...onway_V-MH.pdf
We went with the media room option, and converted both bedroom four and the formal living room into offices. This way, we both have our own spaces, and PLENTY of shared spaces.
-Mike
thanks for the link and info brother..... Red brick... one story....
I am going to get out of my current house in a couple years and build something similar on a few acres.... with a nice steel erected workshop out back to house all the toys.
I am going to get out of my current house in a couple years and build something similar on a few acres.... with a nice steel erected workshop out back to house all the toys.
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Mike: All my detailing stuff is in my Camaro, which is in storage. That will be rectified in about a week. Let's do it sooner, rather than later, since it won't be long before it's 95 degrees outside again.
redsox_ws6: Like I said, our first construction manager was terrible. He made several decisions that were pretty critical without consulting us, and when we questioned him on anything, he got really defensive and abrasive. Plus, he was terrible at communication and flat-out lied when he was asked about calling us. The second guy we got was MUCH better. Very attentive, excellent communication, and didn't blow any smoke up our asses. When we did our initial walkthrough, he had about 10 things on his list before we even showed up, then we added several more. He made sure to tell us about some other little issues, like a floor tile he accidentally broke when fixing something else (and he is fixing without question). The sales lady and the guy at MTH Lending were both really great, but I'm betting they all went out drinking last night, since they're finally rid of me. I was a total pain in the *** the whole time, but we're not planning on moving again any time in the foreseeable future. This is our permanent home, unless the neighborhood turns to crap or something.
Tristan/Jeff: Same area of town, actually only about 10 minutes from my old house. It's in Shadow Creek Ranch. We've still got open lots on either side of us, which is good and bad. It's good at the moment, since it means we don't have neighbors, but when they eventually build homes there, it's going to be a mess.
-Mike
redsox_ws6: Like I said, our first construction manager was terrible. He made several decisions that were pretty critical without consulting us, and when we questioned him on anything, he got really defensive and abrasive. Plus, he was terrible at communication and flat-out lied when he was asked about calling us. The second guy we got was MUCH better. Very attentive, excellent communication, and didn't blow any smoke up our asses. When we did our initial walkthrough, he had about 10 things on his list before we even showed up, then we added several more. He made sure to tell us about some other little issues, like a floor tile he accidentally broke when fixing something else (and he is fixing without question). The sales lady and the guy at MTH Lending were both really great, but I'm betting they all went out drinking last night, since they're finally rid of me. I was a total pain in the *** the whole time, but we're not planning on moving again any time in the foreseeable future. This is our permanent home, unless the neighborhood turns to crap or something.
Tristan/Jeff: Same area of town, actually only about 10 minutes from my old house. It's in Shadow Creek Ranch. We've still got open lots on either side of us, which is good and bad. It's good at the moment, since it means we don't have neighbors, but when they eventually build homes there, it's going to be a mess.
-Mike
Living on this side of Pearland, you will notice some things that differ from being on the other side near Friendswood. The service and people are total jerks anywhere you go. So far the only place with great service is the new HEB+. I never thought it would be like that though. BTW nice house! I really like and our next I hope to be similar!
