Week 3 proved to be pretty uneventful, at least from this untrained eye's perspective. We've had quite a bit of snow and cold temps too though.
They did get the dirt filled in around the foundation and some other plumbing/sump pump type stuff done. The beams were set and 2 huge framing packages delivered. They have yet to poor the basement floor because of the cold temperatures. Plan is to start framing Monday, but we're supposed to receive a few inches of snow, so not sure if that will happen or not. If it does, then we should be under cover by the end of the week!
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Filled in dirt around foundation as well as some plumbing stuff :) |
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View from the street. Note the framing packages on the left and right. |
We also spent the day getting our current house packed up and our POD loaded. Found a 3 month promotion so planning to have everything stored until May 15. We should close before then but we'd like to have the island complete and a few other odds and ends done before moving in. Closing for our current home is set for Feb. 25.
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Trying to fit this house into this POD. |
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POD is FULL! |
Almost forgot, got the call from NVR this week just to update us on rates and said they're at 3.75% right now which is exciting. We were anticipating 4.25+ last month. We can't lock until we are within the 90 day window per our project manager. We are probably within that window, but until the framing and roof are on, he's most likely not going to tell us that. So we're waiting to get the go ahead from him to lock. I'm planning to contact our current mortgage lender to see what their fees and rates look like as well.
Hi, i just found your blog this weekend. We are building right now too, starting this week (hopefully). I am excited to follow along with your blog. Congratulations on your soon to be new home! :) -Ashley
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley! Good luck with your build!
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