Last friday we had our pre-construction meeting. It took like...5 freaking hours. We had to go through every choice we've made thus far in fine detail and had to make about 4 new trips to their design building to solidify choices. We also nailed down specifics regarding some choices that were still up in the air.
So there will be a 'wet room shower' with no doors and Dawn wanted a fancy rain head and hose thingy. We also nailed down details for a granite counter in the master bath and vessel sinks and wall faucets, since counter mounted faucets might not fit back there with the vessel bowls.
We had also gone out to choose certain appliances. They're going to install the dishwasher, the double wall over and the cook top for us, so we had to choose exact models for their plans. We made out well with that, since Schumacher has a good deal with Sears and we got nice Kenmore appliances at a discount.
When all was said and done, we signed the document. It's now cast in stone. Any chances we want to make to the house at this point will require change orders and fees, because as soon as the bank says 'Yes' to us, they'll start doing the CAD stuff and ordering materials to start construction.
They've already forwarded the information to the bank and the bank has been in contact with us. I'm sure they'll need a hundred more documents, but at least the process is moving forward. Once they say yes, we'll get a closing date. Once we get a closing date, the house will likely be built within 6 months of that date.
Exciting! Scary!
