Hey fellas, Lots of progress. The exterior stucco is done and the interior paint is about 75 percent. Cabinets and doors will go in within the next couple weeks. Underground utilities are going in now. They hit caliche which means a jack hammer attachment at $$$ per hour. Not surprised. I’ll get some photos up once it’s not such an f’n mess over there.

Gotta be an update here.........

I've been slacking on photos as it's been a mess between stucco, utilities, texture, and boxes everywhere. A majority of these photos are old, but you can see the interior main paint color and the exterior trim color. The inside is painted and the doors go in tomorrow. The outside is primed and the trim is about 30% done. Cabinets go in starting the 10th and then flooring. The electrician starts any day on the can light inserts and other fixtures. I'll have some up to date photos soon.

We are really thrilled with the whole deal! I can be pretty particular and my contractor has stepped up and made me happy time after time with the details. I've really gotten all the custom details I've wanted. One work of advice to anybody considering a custom house, do lot's of prep and get everything possible into the plans and bids UP FRONT. Luckily I did and it's kept me from a bunch of expensive change orders.

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Here are a few of the stucco almost complete and the trench for sewer and the caliche. My house sits back 100 ft from the street to the garage which is a long way in Vegas. I wanted the deep set back due to the lot size and for curb appeal.

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I agree that its hard to take pics to show progress at that stage...but thanks for your effort. Looking good...

Looks like you had to dig the road up huh? That repair come out of your pocket?

I took the family out this AM and took some up to date photos.
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Yes, sir. It's pretty common in Mission Hills to pull the water/sewer from the street when you build. Some are stubbed, but they are the exception, not the rule. The landowner had to pony up before the streets went in and many didn't want to make the investment on raw land at that time.

Really nice house Todd, the little inspector look like he likes it too. Your all set with that garage.

Thanks, buddy. We are certainly creating some great memories. I'm building it for US.

Coming along nicely. Looks nice. Congrats.

Looks faNtastic. Those Pictures will be awesome to look at when he grows up. Can’t wait to see the father-son project as it progresses!

What lift are you putting in the sho.. I mean garage :)

Isn't it time for an update here? :buttkick:

:D

You moved in yet?

Oh hell yeah it is!!

Hey fellas, it's getting close now. The counters are in, electricians are installing the last of the lights, appliances go in shortly, landscaper started today on the pavers, and the RV gate and fence are in the works. I ended up with a 20' RV gate on top of the oversize 4 car garage. It's coming together so freakin nice. I still can't believe I get the luxury of living in that joint. My wife finally walked in and went, WOW. She didn't see the vision up until the finishes. I prospected for the land and designed it so it's all been in my head for years. I always thought she had a better grasp on the vision, but she's excited now.

I'll post some photos once it's all cleaned up and ready for us to move in. I'm hoping it will be complete in November and we'll spend our first Christmas in the house. We are at 10 months since we broke ground. We'll be roughly month behind schedule. I've been really happy with a majority of my GC's subs. The quality is outstanding.

Good for you Todd. Congrats! Enjoy it with your health...

Lance-I have a feeling that you don't live far from me....If your place backs up to the New River Wash. I live in Terramar near Terramar Blvd. and Jomax.

Now, if I could only get that Greg Weld guy to come over and visit.... :confused59:

Very nice house, Todd!:cheers:

Exciting, Todd!

Hell Bruce! All we’ve done since we’ve been here is work with the builder - the real estate agent - flew to Portland because of my ill brother (he passed the next day) - and furniture shop! No time YET to play.... seems all we do is drive up and down Scottsdale road!

See ya at GoodGuys show!! Between now and then we have a trip to LA (furniture shopping).

Hi Greg...sorry to hear about your brother. Take it easy my friend.

Well, we move in tomorrow! I'll have to upload some interior photos once we get moved.

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Heck yeah!! Looks great....

Congrats!!!

I like it Todd! Good job!!

“Home for the Holidays” comes to mind.

Like the way you’re thinking ahead with the back gate..... and nice view....

Thank you fellas!

Beautiful house Todd! Love the first night shot.

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Looks nice, Todd. I really like the heavy looking fascia and eves. I realize you’re in the desert and it probably doesn’t rain a lot, is there no need for gutters or am I missing something?

Nice job on the lighting as well.

Pretty kool man! Congrats to you and the fam...

Beautiful place!

Congrats!

Wow Todd beautiful place. I really like the street view.

Thank you for all the comments fellas! Here are a bunch more. The inside colors are well off as the tile is far more gray. You'll get the gist. We are here and I'm loving it!
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Outstanding! Nice job. Your fam will love it.

Now if you added House Builder/Designer to your signature you would have one true thing in there! :lol:

Kitchen looks great! And I'm jealous as all get out that your landscaping is done before you moved in... :shakehead:

HA HA I'll take it!

Man, it is nice to have it done. My son and dog just wander and mess around out there and leave me alone. :D I made the mistake of landscaping prior to my rear fence going up and the rabbits had breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert out there. :D We'll see how many bound back come spring.

Really nice! Congrats:thumbsup:

WOW. Thats' a dream house !!!

Honestly Jim, it's beyond any dream I ever had for a home. Thank you!

Stellar!!! Just stellar!

Welcome home!

I know of no one that wouldn't love to call that home!! Wow!