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ParticipantI went inside the second model in Toll Brothers this weekend. It is in fact the model with the double staircase but as another poster reported, it isn’t near as big as it appears in the pics. the stairs start so close the the double front doors you almost can’t “take it all in” in one view. It’s almost like being in the front row of a movie theatre.
That said, looking through the front doors from about 7 feet outside it does look impressive. And the ceilings in that model look amazing.
ParticipantI went inside the second model in Toll Brothers this weekend. It is in fact the model with the double staircase but as another poster reported, it isn’t near as big as it appears in the pics. the stairs start so close the the double front doors you almost can’t “take it all in” in one view. It’s almost like being in the front row of a movie theatre.
That said, looking through the front doors from about 7 feet outside it does look impressive. And the ceilings in that model look amazing.
ParticipantI went inside the second model in Toll Brothers this weekend. It is in fact the model with the double staircase but as another poster reported, it isn’t near as big as it appears in the pics. the stairs start so close the the double front doors you almost can’t “take it all in” in one view. It’s almost like being in the front row of a movie theatre.
That said, looking through the front doors from about 7 feet outside it does look impressive. And the ceilings in that model look amazing.
ParticipantI went inside the second model in Toll Brothers this weekend. It is in fact the model with the double staircase but as another poster reported, it isn’t near as big as it appears in the pics. the stairs start so close the the double front doors you almost can’t “take it all in” in one view. It’s almost like being in the front row of a movie theatre.
That said, looking through the front doors from about 7 feet outside it does look impressive. And the ceilings in that model look amazing.
ParticipantI went inside the second model in Toll Brothers this weekend. It is in fact the model with the double staircase but as another poster reported, it isn’t near as big as it appears in the pics. the stairs start so close the the double front doors you almost can’t “take it all in” in one view. It’s almost like being in the front row of a movie theatre.
That said, looking through the front doors from about 7 feet outside it does look impressive. And the ceilings in that model look amazing.
ParticipantCertainly doesn’t…crown moulding is not something I ever saw as standard on any models I looked at over the years. Granite of some sort is prettymuch always standard in the kitchens at least…the choice of “standard” granite is usually the sticking point there as most of the ones that are included look like potted meat. I woner if they include granite throughout the home,or just the kitchen, leaving the bathrooms done with 4×4 ceramic daltile?
The 12×12 tile is also pretty common, but I think the stainless appliances might be something new as well.
ParticipantCertainly doesn’t…crown moulding is not something I ever saw as standard on any models I looked at over the years. Granite of some sort is prettymuch always standard in the kitchens at least…the choice of “standard” granite is usually the sticking point there as most of the ones that are included look like potted meat. I woner if they include granite throughout the home,or just the kitchen, leaving the bathrooms done with 4×4 ceramic daltile?
The 12×12 tile is also pretty common, but I think the stainless appliances might be something new as well.
ParticipantCertainly doesn’t…crown moulding is not something I ever saw as standard on any models I looked at over the years. Granite of some sort is prettymuch always standard in the kitchens at least…the choice of “standard” granite is usually the sticking point there as most of the ones that are included look like potted meat. I woner if they include granite throughout the home,or just the kitchen, leaving the bathrooms done with 4×4 ceramic daltile?
The 12×12 tile is also pretty common, but I think the stainless appliances might be something new as well.
ParticipantCertainly doesn’t…crown moulding is not something I ever saw as standard on any models I looked at over the years. Granite of some sort is prettymuch always standard in the kitchens at least…the choice of “standard” granite is usually the sticking point there as most of the ones that are included look like potted meat. I woner if they include granite throughout the home,or just the kitchen, leaving the bathrooms done with 4×4 ceramic daltile?
The 12×12 tile is also pretty common, but I think the stainless appliances might be something new as well.
ParticipantCertainly doesn’t…crown moulding is not something I ever saw as standard on any models I looked at over the years. Granite of some sort is prettymuch always standard in the kitchens at least…the choice of “standard” granite is usually the sticking point there as most of the ones that are included look like potted meat. I woner if they include granite throughout the home,or just the kitchen, leaving the bathrooms done with 4×4 ceramic daltile?
The 12×12 tile is also pretty common, but I think the stainless appliances might be something new as well.
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]This “desire” of first time buyers could be compared to a newly-minted military wife of all of 18-22 years old waltzing into town and demanding a unit in Pacific Beach, Coronado or Pt Loma from the Navy Family Housing Office (yes, this happens every day). Never mind they grew up in a double-wide in Kentucky. They have decided they will NOT accept a unit unless it is located in one of those three areas. Hence, they end up taking the housing allowance and paying rent somewhere (likely NOT in one of their desired areas, lol) while they waitlist, often for years. When they can’t manage their rent and utility bills, they give up and move back “home,” wherever that is, to await the arrival of their deployed spouses and also usually their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th child.
It seems there may be a pervasive mentality among first-time RE buyers that it’s all or nothing … exactly what they desire now or no purchase at all. What’s wrong with a “good enough for the next 5-10 yrs” property? How about a sweat-equity fixer in a GREAT location?? How ELSE are you going to buy in that GREAT location??
[/quote]God forbid a new young wife wants to stay in a desirable housing area. WOW…BG sounds like you have some real anger issues. Since you know this happens “every day” I am assuming you may work in the Navy Housing office? Given how bitter you are, maybe it’s time to find new employment.
Regarding buying a house thats “good enough” thats a whole other discussion.
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]This “desire” of first time buyers could be compared to a newly-minted military wife of all of 18-22 years old waltzing into town and demanding a unit in Pacific Beach, Coronado or Pt Loma from the Navy Family Housing Office (yes, this happens every day). Never mind they grew up in a double-wide in Kentucky. They have decided they will NOT accept a unit unless it is located in one of those three areas. Hence, they end up taking the housing allowance and paying rent somewhere (likely NOT in one of their desired areas, lol) while they waitlist, often for years. When they can’t manage their rent and utility bills, they give up and move back “home,” wherever that is, to await the arrival of their deployed spouses and also usually their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th child.
It seems there may be a pervasive mentality among first-time RE buyers that it’s all or nothing … exactly what they desire now or no purchase at all. What’s wrong with a “good enough for the next 5-10 yrs” property? How about a sweat-equity fixer in a GREAT location?? How ELSE are you going to buy in that GREAT location??
[/quote]God forbid a new young wife wants to stay in a desirable housing area. WOW…BG sounds like you have some real anger issues. Since you know this happens “every day” I am assuming you may work in the Navy Housing office? Given how bitter you are, maybe it’s time to find new employment.
Regarding buying a house thats “good enough” thats a whole other discussion.
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]This “desire” of first time buyers could be compared to a newly-minted military wife of all of 18-22 years old waltzing into town and demanding a unit in Pacific Beach, Coronado or Pt Loma from the Navy Family Housing Office (yes, this happens every day). Never mind they grew up in a double-wide in Kentucky. They have decided they will NOT accept a unit unless it is located in one of those three areas. Hence, they end up taking the housing allowance and paying rent somewhere (likely NOT in one of their desired areas, lol) while they waitlist, often for years. When they can’t manage their rent and utility bills, they give up and move back “home,” wherever that is, to await the arrival of their deployed spouses and also usually their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th child.
It seems there may be a pervasive mentality among first-time RE buyers that it’s all or nothing … exactly what they desire now or no purchase at all. What’s wrong with a “good enough for the next 5-10 yrs” property? How about a sweat-equity fixer in a GREAT location?? How ELSE are you going to buy in that GREAT location??
[/quote]God forbid a new young wife wants to stay in a desirable housing area. WOW…BG sounds like you have some real anger issues. Since you know this happens “every day” I am assuming you may work in the Navy Housing office? Given how bitter you are, maybe it’s time to find new employment.
Regarding buying a house thats “good enough” thats a whole other discussion.
Participant[quote=bearishgurl]This “desire” of first time buyers could be compared to a newly-minted military wife of all of 18-22 years old waltzing into town and demanding a unit in Pacific Beach, Coronado or Pt Loma from the Navy Family Housing Office (yes, this happens every day). Never mind they grew up in a double-wide in Kentucky. They have decided they will NOT accept a unit unless it is located in one of those three areas. Hence, they end up taking the housing allowance and paying rent somewhere (likely NOT in one of their desired areas, lol) while they waitlist, often for years. When they can’t manage their rent and utility bills, they give up and move back “home,” wherever that is, to await the arrival of their deployed spouses and also usually their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th child.
It seems there may be a pervasive mentality among first-time RE buyers that it’s all or nothing … exactly what they desire now or no purchase at all. What’s wrong with a “good enough for the next 5-10 yrs” property? How about a sweat-equity fixer in a GREAT location?? How ELSE are you going to buy in that GREAT location??
[/quote]God forbid a new young wife wants to stay in a desirable housing area. WOW…BG sounds like you have some real anger issues. Since you know this happens “every day” I am assuming you may work in the Navy Housing office? Given how bitter you are, maybe it’s time to find new employment.
Regarding buying a house thats “good enough” thats a whole other discussion.
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