Can you see my dirt?

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Here's a look at my townhouse which is just starting to be built. It's dark and the iPhone has no flash. I'll try and document the building process here. It'll either be interesting to you or like watching paint dry!

New Home for Dan?

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It looks like I'll be getting a new home in May. Of course this all subject to the loan process. My son's mom did me a huge favor and helped me get the deal of a lifetime on a really nice townhome here in Colorado Springs.


I couldn't be more ecstatic. It looks like I'll be getting a mortgage at 5.5% which, according to my Dad, is "the lowest rates since 1963." I'll take that!

Here are the details:

Energy Saving Features:
-Certified "Environments for Living Gold Level"
-90% Efficient, Sealed Combustion/Power Vented Gas Furnace by Lennox-Programmable Setback Thermostat-50 Gallon High
-Efficiency Water Heater by Bradford White
-Low-E Glass Double Pane Vinyl Windows
-R15 Blown-in Inusulation in Exterior Walls-R38 Blown-in Insultation in Ceilings

House WrapExterior:
-James Hardie Fiber-Cement Siding
-2 Car Garage with opener and 2 remotes
-30 year Class A Fire Rated Dimensional Shingles by CertainTeed
-Spacious covered rear patio
-2 Coach lights (1 at front porch and 1 at garage)
-2 overhead exterior lights (1 inside front porch and 1 inside covered rear patio)
-HOA managed and maintained common areaEntry:
-Covered front porch-Fiberglass insulated entry door
-Brushed nickel door handle set by Schlage
-Oak hardwood flooringKitchen:
-General Electric Appliances: Smoothtop Range(self-cleaning), dishwasher, hood-Stainless steel sink by Sterling
-Chrome kitchen faucet with sprayer by Delta-Garbage disposal by Insinkerator
-Water line to icemaker
-Oak square flat-panel cabinets-Recessed can lighting
-Post formed Laminate countertops
-Large pantryMaster Suite:-Spacious master suite-Coffered master ceiling
-Walk-in closet
Bathrooms:
-5-piece master bath includes: oval soaking tub by Kohler, Separate glass enclosed shower, Double porcelain vanity sinks, Chrome "Leland" faucets by Delta (wide spread sink faucets), Tile surround at tub and shower-Secondary bathrooms include: pedestal sink in powder bath, Chrome "Leland" faucets by Delta, Tile surround at tub

Interior Features:
-Knock down Textured walls and ceilings
-Rounded drywall corners-Overhead lights in all bedrooms
-Ceiling fan pre-wire in family room and master
-Phone outlets in kitchen, family room, study and all bedrooms
-Cable outlets in family room and all bedrooms
-6 Panel colonist doors with white painted trim
-Brushed nickel door hardware
-Gas fireplace by Heat-n-Glow-Media niche in family room
-Stained handrail and balusters
-Wood window sills painted white-Shaw Carpeting with 3/8" rebond pad
-Mannington Vinyl Flooring-Laundry room on second floor

I think it should turn out pretty nice. I'll head up to the construction site and document the building process.