Now that they have gotten started, seems like they are moving right along. The three model homes are all lined up and the framing has started on the first. Here's a couple of shots we took last night while driving through: The September (or is it October) opening date is fast approaching, so these will go up fast. Great to see. Welcome KHov.
Wow, and I was just down there and saw nothing in that space. These all remind me of the old "shotgun" houses. I hope the models are ready for our September visit.
Holy crapmobile batman, the boys are flying at KHov. I didn't bring my ipad, so if someone wants to snap off a couple of shots, people will be stunned. I know I was.
Wow, that is a lot of progress in a week. Those are going to be close. I'm sure they will sell, but I think I am happy we found the house we did.
Thanks for the pics E. I wouldn't get too concerned about the pace, framing a house isn't all that tough these days. I think I read back in the 70's Webb's crew's were doing about six a day. Stop and think about the tools they have today compared to what they were using back then. Obviously the materials are coming in all pre-cut and ready to go and the nail guns make it child's play to bang it out. I am surprised at the lot size; stunned actually. I wonder if they even considered attached housing? Seems to me it would have given them more leeway for things they could do on the lot. I have no idea if zoning was for single family and if they had to stick to it. But this is the way of residential building these days, getting as many homes in as they can. What's really crazy is the initial developer's had wanted to put 288 homes in that same space, and to make them two story. The neighbors went nuts with the idea people would be looking into their backyards and windows and they got SCHOA involved. Interestingly, Luke Air Force base also got in the mix on zoning and when the smoke cleared an agreement had been reached for 144 homes and all single story units. While lot size might turn some off, there's plenty of folks who want no yard work and these will most certainly insure whatever there is will be miniscule. Hopefully they'll turn the water retention areas into green space. There's any number of areas around the West Valley that have done that, making them park-like settings except when it pours, then it becomes the community swimming pool :biggrin-new: .
Dang, drove through last night and not only sticks on the ground, but roofs on and windows going in. The places look huge, but that may be because the lots are so small. Really, really good to see that parcel developed. It sat looking like a war zone for so many years, and now it will become a welcome addition to Sun City. Kudos to KHov.
They are of sorts V. Thought they'd be on when I drove by last night but not yet. There's three model homes and the middle one looks like it's got a sunken whirlpool out the back door. Curious. Lots and lots of traffic driving through, lots of interest. The third one in has a golf car garage and like many models, the garage will be a showroom for options and the 4 other models available.
I will be driving by the new homes after church tomorrow. Nobody should be there so I hope to get some good pictures.
Unfortunately it's the way of the world these days E. Whenever we drive outside Sun City and past new developments we marvel how folks could jump from rooftop to rooftop; they're that darned close. It's all about maximizing profits, and the only way to do it is build on top of one another or charge through the nose for the land. It's exactly why Sun City will never be replicated. The good thing is it will be perfect for folks who want a new home in Sun City and a virtually maintenance free yard. My guess is you will see them use the drainage areas to give the development some green space, and it looks like they are adding some sidewalks to make it more walker friendly. It's really good to see the cemetery cleaning up the area they own adjacent to KHov because that has been a real eye sore for years. Makes me wonder if they plan on selling off some of their land to KHov for future development. Clearly we are seeing less and less people buying burial plots as cremating is far cheaper and takes up less space. It would just make sense for the folks owning the cemetery to give it a thought, especially if the homes there sell out quickly.
Actually, I already have a place in a wall at Sunland for me & my husband. There is a picture of it on my refrigerator:angel:
I considered donating my body. There is a place in Phoenix that takes them. I changed my mind when my son said "How do you know you get the right ashes back?"
