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Do you guys think the view lot sizes are useable?  Can you fit a fireplace and small pool?

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The listing agent called this SFR a detached condo.  Never seen that before......

My friend who used them wasn?t too happy because they did not move his fridge and dishwasher out to put hardwood underneath.  Are flooring companies supposed to do that or only install hardwood up to the kickstop?

Does anyone have someone they used for kitchen backsplash and bathroom backsplash and tiles on the wall?  Want to redo some areas and want to get someone who does a very good job. 

If there are owners who are audiophiles, I have some questions and would appreciate your help understanding if brands like Sun Stealth 700 and Diamond Origin Acoustics are good for ceiling surround speakers.  I personally have not heard of them.

So kenkoko says no difference and PSbuyer says it makes a difference.  Anyone do garage say its worth it?  Couple hundred more.

The builder states that the insulation is more for sound proofing rather than for warmth.  I was not aware.  I thought it would keep you warmer during winter and cooler during summer times.  I do not really see a benefit to add insulation to the garage do you?

Anyone do insulation upgrade through builder say it was worth the premium?

I would disagree.  All depends on how you market.  Even with the increase in building costs, if you build up the hype and with the gradual phase increases, they could probably mark up the view lots way more toward the end.  Plus, the market may have increased by then also.  Unless Covid brings...

I?m wondering at what phase will there be standing inventory?  I think Shea should have started building in the back and make the view lots toward the later phases.  Not sure why they would release view lots on the beginning?  Whoever is on their marketing team isn't doing a strategic job.

If anyone has recommendations on a trustworthy security camera installation company, please post.  Clean installs that does a great job hiding the wires.  Personally, I haven?t seen very clean jobs when you do it after close of escrow so would be curious if owners had a great experience.

Who doesn?t like dual staircases?  I thought everyone liked that dramatic look. Cetara Plan 1 reminds me of the Messina Plan 2 floorplan with the center courtyard.  Cetara Plan 2, I cannot say that I?ve seen a floorplan like it in the Groves.  The dramatic high ceiling that connects to the...

Has anyone done the PRE-plotted camera spaces through the builder?  I believe they make holes and cover it with a panel so that its easier to hire someone after closing to install cameras.  That way, you don't have wires running all over your home. 

Can you rip out countertop and kitchen backsplash after closing and replace with new granite or quartz?  Seems risky.  Has anyone done this before?

Are you familiar with government websites that offer rebates for buying a brand new washing machine and a gas dryer?  I did a search and found thishttps://www.socalgas.com/save-money-and-energy/rebates-and-incentives/natural-gas-appliance-rebates...

Do they allow you to sell reservations?

The bigger lots are in phase 11+.  If they keep increasing the interior lots by $10k/phase, it will be over $100k before the lot premium.  Not sure people would pay $2m for a non view lot would they?

I?d think that the $10k increase in base price interior lots aren?t that big of a deterrent.  It?s the $50k increase for the view lots that would deter buyers.  But these are the last view lots at the Groves so Shea will push.