As if by magic

Another leap forward today. We met with Duane, the builder with whom we made contact on Tuesday. He seems to be very accommodating. He showed us a plan that addresses all our needs and which lots it will fit. We are very encouraged.

I asked Duane what is the best way to expedite the process, so that we have a home as soon as possible. He said that we can actually do all the permitting and even build the foundation, under floor plumbing and electrical and the deck. Then when our house deal closes, framing could begin immediately.

Tomorrow, we are going to Dallas to "walk" the lots and pick the one that will work best for us. If we are lucky, Duane will also be able to arrange for us to see the inside of one of the homes he has built.

I asked if he knew about the feasibility of our parking our motorhome on the property during construction. He said it was OK with him, but we will need to check with the city to see if there are any prohibitions. There are practically no neighbors, so they shouldn't complain! Then Duane brightened and said, "I could ask June." June had Duane build her a house, and it seems she has some friends with an RV. She decided it would be nice for them to have a place to park, if they wanted to come for a visit, so she had Duane add an RV pad with 50 Amp electric service! He thinks there is a possibility that she would let us park there, while the house is under construction. Now that is what I call a full service builder!

So, things are rolling along. We need to review the plan that Duane left with us and see if there are any changes we would like to make. Once we have decided which lot we like, Duane can let us know what the cost will be, and then we may be off to the races.

Stay tuned.