South of US Hwy. 72 & West of Redstone Arsenal
southwest madison county
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Southwest Madison County Huntsville | Madison (Area - South of US Hwy. 72 & West of Redstone Arsenal) Subdivision
Homes Price Range
Ashbury Brighton Park Creekside at Hardiman Place Lauren’s Preserve Magnolia Village MidTowne on the Park River Landing Shiloh Run Stillwater Cove The Dairy at Oak Grove Towne Lakes Walnut Cove
$140,000’s - $190,000’s $200,000’s - $250,000’s $190,000’s - $220,000’s from $380,000 from the $170’s from the $190’s $120,000’s - $280,000’s from the $400’s $230,000’s - $290,000’s $190,000’s - $300,000’s $90,000’s - $180,000’s from the $200’s
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Minimum dwelling size: 2800 SF Directions: Hwy. 72 West, South (left) on Balch Road, 2.8 miles subdivision is on the right.
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Information | Amenities: Pedestrian friendly community of homes adjacent to Research Park offering the sophistication of urban living with all the charms of a traditional neighborhood. Featuring parks, walking trails, lakes, tree-lined sidewalks, clubhouse, pool and cabana. Access to Indian Creek Greenway and new 20-hole Frisbee Golf Course. Lawn maintenance provided. Model Open Daily.
Location: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE Homes priced from
$190,000’s
Directions: From Hwy 72 E (University Drive) turn left on Enterprise Way. Right onto Pegasus.
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Information | Amenities: Shiloh Run is nestled among trees and surrounded by private land to create a niche community. Perfect location with I565 and Hwy 72 access making work commute minimal. Madison’s best kept secret!
Location: CITY OF MADISON Homes priced from the $400’s Minimum Dwelling Size: 2800 sqft
Directions: From I565, take Wall Triana Hwy exit, go North on Wall Triana, left onto Brownsferry Rd and Shiloh Run is on the left.
Developer: Mark Harris Homes, LLC Contact Information:
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The contract for the purchase of a new home includes a collection of documents. These may include the purchase agreement itself, blueprints, specifications, option and color selection sheets, lighting schedule, site drawing, and limited warranty. Besides drawing this collection together, the purchase agreement includes many common clauses such as those briefly described here.
PRICE AND ALLOWANCES The total cost of your home is stated in the contract. This cost is subject to change based on your change orders and selections. You may be ready to get the building process moving but still need more time to finalize choices for items like carpet, cabinets, tile, appliances, and light fixtures. To address these items, you and your builder can agree to an allowance in the contract. An allowance is the estimated cost of each listed item. This amount is included in the contract total and therefore your mortgage. If the actual cost of the item exceeds the allowance, you can pay the difference in cash or ask your lender to approve a higher mortgage.
CONSTRUCTION
Contracts vary in form, length, content, and print size. Expect standard elements such as the names of the parties, dates, and signatures to show up in every contract. Contracts often contain clauses that address company experiences and regional items.
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The contract lists the plans, specifications, and buyer selections sheet-by name, number of pages, and date-that describe the work to be done. The builder commits to doing this work in a “workmanlike manner” as defined by general practice in the region. Commence and Complete Construction Under-standably, you are anxious for the builder to start your home. However, several preliminary tasks usually need to be completed before the builder begins construction. Many builders wait for the buyer’s loan to be approved before beginning to build the home. Obtaining a permit can take from a few days to a few months. Skilled labor shortages, weather, and change orders can extend the construction schedule. Contracts often specify that the home is considered complete and ready to close when the building department issues a certificate of occupancy. The builder should keep you updated about the target delivery date. Seldom does either party intentionally delay the process; the buyers generally want their home and the builder wants to be paid. However, most contracts describe the liability for extra expenses due to avoidable delays caused by either the builder or the buyers. Change Orders - Many builders allow buyers to request changes during construction. Wise buyers and builders make all changes in writing, including detailed descriptions of materials and labor whether added or deleted, schedule extension, and costs.
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Conformance with Plans and Specifications - This clause allows the builder to make changes required by code revisions, site conditions, or other events outside his or her control. If a supplier goes out of business or a manufacturer updates models, the builder has no choice but to alter the intended home accordingly. “The builder has the right to substitute materials or equipment of equal or better value” appears in nearly every new home contract. Similarly, since a home is handcrafted by human beings, exact reproduction is unlikely. Measurements will vary slightly from any model or plans. The exact placement of switches, outlets, and vents change a bit. Review each detail of your home’s specifications carefully. They define the materials and methods the builder will use to construct your home. Plan Ownership - Production and semi-custom builders own the plans from which they build, even if they allow some custom changes. A few builders will sell a copy and grant permission to use them with limitations. The cost is usually significant since house plans are intellectual property. Site Visits - Your builder may restrict site visits due to increased safety regulations and insurance liability. Recognizing buyers’ understandable interest, some builders schedule tours of the home at specified stages of construction. Noninterference - The builder’s routine inspections identify items that need attention. Your input should be given to the builder, not the people working on site. They have no authority to change anything, and confusion can easily result. Inspections and Acceptance - Shortly before closing, you will review your home to confirm that it includes all the items you ordered and that your builder met the promised standards. Most builders combine this tour with an educational demonstration of your new home and discussion of maintenance and limited warranty coverage. Site Clean-Up - Keeping the construction site clean and safe is the builder’s and trade contractors’ responsibility.
MANDATORY CLAUSES
An Insulation Notice is one example of a mandatory clause. Builders must specify the standards of insulation used in your home. This information can appear in the contract or an addendum to the contract. A notice discussing radon, while not required, has become common. Warranty - Another document “incorporated herein by reference” is the builder’s limited warranty. The limited warranty your builder provides defines responsibilities if something goes wrong in your home after you close on it. The limited warranty is then part of the legal agreement between yourself and your builder. Homeowners Association - The contract will reference applicable homeowners association documents as part of your agreement. These include Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions, known affectionately as “CC&Rs.” Review them carefully and take them seriously. Settlement - This clause explains how the builder transfers ownership of the home to you. The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, RESPA, regulates this event. Possession - When the title or escrow company has recorded transfer of title to the property, you can take possession of your new home. In most jurisdictions, you may take possession or move belongings into the home only after the builder obtains a certificate of occupancy from the building department. Insurance - Adequate insurance coverage for construction work is essential. The contract designates the type and amount of coverage the builder will maintain. Default or Termination - A termination clause defines the circumstances under which either party can terminate the contract and what obligations and costs exist if either party defaults or fails to fulfill its duties under the contract. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - No one plans to have disagreements during construction of a new home or the warranty period, but they can occur. Some contracts address this possibility by providing for arbitration or mediation. In arbitration, each side presents its views and the arbitrator makes a decision. In mediation, a mediator facilitates communication and guides the discussion as the two parties try to come to their own solution. Either can forestall court action, at least until the parties have used the ADR method described in the contract. Make sure the contract is clear about whether the result of ADR is binding. Co-Op Broker - If applicable, the name and address of your real estate agent may appear in the contract along with the percentage or amount of commission due at closing. Miscellaneous - Most contracts contain clauses covering standard legalities. The “entire agreement” clause is one of the most significant. It says that only what is in writing counts. The contract documents should contain all points of agreement. In fairness to yourself and the builder, do not rely on human memory regarding undocumented promises. Other miscellaneous clauses might include information such as the following: 1) where notices about the contract must be mailed; 2) that pronouns and gender words do not limit the application of the clauses; 3) that if one clause is found unenforceable by a court or is waived by either party, the rest of the contract still applies; and 4) that the terms of the contract survive or continue in force after the closing or settlement on the home. The contract is in force only when all named parties have signed it. The meeting to go over all the paperwork and sign everything can take up to several hours. Prepare for it by asking to review it prior to the meeting and note any points or items you want clarified. Read everything before you sign it. This paperwork is the official beginning of building your new home. v
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How Do You
DESIGN
Your Own
Floorplan?
Home has a unique meaning for each of us. In planning your
new home, you need to analyze the needs of your household, considering work, school, hobbies, entertaining, and holidays. What lifestyle changes do you expect in the next 5 to 10 years? Identify characteristics you equate with quality. Consider aesthetics, function, maintenance, and environmental impact.
Compile notes and collect ideas for each area of the home. The list below offers a starting point. Your challenge is to include the features you love, avoid those you dislike, and accomplish all this within your budget. The items on your wish list may have arrived there without regard to cost. During the design process, your budget will guide you in setting priorities and making final decisions. Your home may not have all of the items listed below, and it may have items not on the list. Get Started and Have FUN!!! One day the new house begins to look as you imagined it would; all the meetings, decisions, documents, and details are suddenly worth the effort. This unique product - part science, part art, and part plain hard work - provides an experience long remembered and a product long valued: your new home. EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS __ Cape Cod __ Colonial __ Contemporary __ Southwest __ Traditional __ Tudor ENTRY • Porch • Foyer __ Single or two-story __ Separate entrances • Door __ Single or double __ Sidelights __ Transom __ Wood, fiberglass, metal __ Glass Inserts • Stair Configuration __ Straight __ Curved __ T-shaped __ L-shaped __ U-shaped
ROOMS AND ROOM SIZES • Living room • Great room • Kitchen __ Snack Bar __ Island __ Pantry __ Desk • Nook • Formal dining room • Butler’s pantry • Family room __ Media pre-wire __ Fireplace or wood-burning stove • Master bedroom __ Main floor master __ Sitting area __ Fireplace __ Breakfast bar __ Dressing room • Number of secondary bedrooms • Number of bathrooms • Library
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• Den • Home office • Guest room • Sunroom • Laundry room • Mudroom • Closets • Garage __ 2- or 3-car __ Side entry __ Extra storage __ Insulation and finish • Basement __ Height __ Insulation __ Plumbing for future bath __ Phone and electrical for future use DESIGN DETAILS • Ceilings __ Height __ Vaulted __ Coffered __ Flat • Windows __ Single hung __ Double hung __ Slider __ Casement __ Wood __ Vinyl __ Single, double, triple glass __ Skylights • Drywall finish __ Flat or textured __ Square or rounded corners • Interior trim (paint or stain?) __ Cased entryways __ Cased windows __ Crown mold __ Chair rail __ Picture panels __ Plate rail __ Built-ins __ Door style • Wall Finish __ Paint __ Faux __ Wallpaper __ Wallpaper borders • Countertops __ Laminate __ Tile __ Marble or manmade marble __ Granite __ Edge detail __ Tile backsplash
• Cabinets __ Wood or laminate __ Knobs and drawer pulls __ Glass doors __ Roll out shelves __ European (concealed) hinges __ Recycling bins • Floor Coverings __ Carpet (plush, Berber, sculptured; wool, nylon, acrylic; pad) __ Hardwood or laminate (strip, plank, parquet) __ Tile, slate, brick __ Resilient (sheet or squares) • Lighting __ Fixtures __ Indirect lighting __ Work area lighting __ Display lighting __ Landscape lighting • Plumbing fixtures __ Faucets __ Spa or whirlpool __ Sinks and tubs APPLIANCES __ Range, cooktop, grill __ Oven __ Microwave __ Dishwasher __ Disposal __ Compactor __ Instant hot water __ Water filter __ Refrigerator __ Freezer __ Washer-dryer MECHANICAL SYSTEMS • Heat source __ Gas forced air furnace __ Heat pump __ Hot water heat __ Radiant heat __ Air-conditioning __ Whole-house fan __ Air cleaner __ Humidifier __ Water heater __ Recirculating pump __ Electrical, phone and cable service __ Intercom and/or security system __ Wall vacuum
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