We went for a similar countertop. For us it was about knowing ourselves. We could have saved money going for wood but we definitely would have left puddles of water sitting around that would make it go bad. We didn’t get any cupboards above counter height although will install wooden shelves when the place is finished. Our fireplace is similar but a bit wider and we did choose it ourselves. We got an actual wood burner and actually use it which I get is kind of weird these days. We do get asked if the chimney stack was original, nah this area was garden 2 years ago!
DR Horton has been sued is being sued before you buy a home you better do your homework and has caused me quite a bit of money and I'm not by myself I'm so sorry I used your DR Horton
I love the choices you made for the upgrades! Unfortunately for me, my home was already in building progress so I missed a lot of the upgrades I wanted to choose. I did get the stone elevation on the outside, garage door opener and blinds as an incentive ☺️
Thanks, DJ! We understand the disappointed feeling when the phase of construction is too far gone for you to get all of the upgrades you wanted. Still, it's great that you got those three incentives, and best wishes as you enjoy your new home!
I love your choices, thank you for sharing!! I’m closing in a few weeks on a new build… I didn’t get to chose any upgrades because I’m getting the model home. It has over $90k in upgrades, I definitely wouldn’t have not chosen to spend that much 💕
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 We would love to interview you once you get settled so you can share your experience with purchasing the model home. Are you open to that? ☺️
@@theirvs793 Absolutely! I’ve watched several videos about the cons of buying the model home. Pros for me making the decision: fenced/landscaped back yard, washer/dryer/refrigerator included, curtain rods & window coverings included, it already has an alarm system, and since the garage has been used as their sales office the last year…it is insulated/dry walled/painted and has heating & AC (which means I can set up a nice space for my puppy when I leave the house, he’s still in the destructive stage)
I absolutely love your upgrades. These upgrades were included in the overall price of the home? Amazing amazing content! I love how you have your cards in your hand to ensure you don’t miss anything ❤️
Thank you!! Yes, they were all added to the total price of the home. Since we were prepared to cover the price of most of it, we just added that to our down payment.
I love the upgrades y’all did. Unfortunately, my hubby & I didn’t get to choose our upgrades since we were late in the building process of our new D.R Horton home. But even though we miss out on it, we are still excited. The builder got us a frameless shower which we were hoping for & one tub sink in the kitchen instead of the standard double sink tub that I am super happy about 🥰
Thank you!! We’re happy to hear that you like your upgrades even though you didn’t get to select them. Great news about the frameless shower and open sink as well! We appreciate you for watching. 🙏🏽🙏🏽☺️
I love this video! The colors and the upgrades are fabulous . You guys were lucky with the costs of these upgrades. My choices as well! The detailed information was very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching, and congratulations on your new home! We are happy to hear that you found the video helpful, and we will continue sharing more! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
New subbie here! Great video! Everything looks great! Our home will be done in a few months and videos like this get me even more excited! 🤗🤗 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing to our channel!! It is great to hear that you and your family are so close to closing on your home. We will continue sharing our stories and tips, and congratulations on your new home! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Patience has been the name of our game lol. We still had two beds, a sofa, and chairs from our previous place when we moved in, so all of our main needs were covered. But we have all of our new large items finally, so it’s all starting to come together! 🙏🏽🙏🏽😊
Hello, I'm just curious to how this works. I'm buying a Dr Horton home in Texas., and the only thing I customized was kitchen cabinets. I asked if I can get a single sink instead of the split one and my realtor response is they are not custom builders and everything is already picked out
Upgrades are neighborhood specific. Sometimes you can upgrade everything in the home and other times it’s based on a small package. The homes currently being built in our neighborhood, most things are now pre-selected.
This was an absolutely great and informative video. We are in NC and hoping to buy soon. I never looked too much into DR Horton but I love it and that floor plan would be great for us. The cost for the upgrades weren't too bad. Question???? Could you have chosen a stand-alone tub in the Master bathroom?
Thanks for watching! A stand-alone tub wasn’t an upgrade option for us. Much later down the road, that is something we want to consider adding, assuming it will work in the space we have.
Was your home considered "tradition series" or "emerald". I really don't like the standard finishes in the tradition series homes, but what you chose is beautiful.
Great video! Do you know if you can buy things from the design center after the house is built if you live in a DR Horton community? We are buying a resale and would like to add some upgrade like some of the higher tiers models.
No, once the build has started the design center is pretty much a done deal. It’s usually cheaper to purchase and install most things after you have moved in. What is more difficult and expensive is usually the things that require something to be cut to install….think holes for faucets, additional electrical, gas lines, other plumbing, etc.
We are still loving our home. No major issues at all. The only pain is keeping up with the landscaping...all sorts of unwanted things grow outside lol.
lol, I’m not looking forward to the landscaping. It’s good to hear you’re still enjoying. We’ve started the process and because of your video, I’ll have rectangle sinks and a pull out trash can, lol.
Hi, beautiful home!!! 😍😍 Do you have any recommendations to best utilize the incentive cash/flex dollars given by the builder when going to the Design Center?
Focus on your kitchen and primary bathroom/bedroom. That’s where the value of your home increases. Also, anything that’s difficult to change later, requires walls to be taken out, you can prioritize those. Everything else can be done any other time.
@@theirvs793 Awesome, thank you so much for your advice!! Definitely using your tips at my appointment in 3wks. I'm excited!! I'm going to have to get your kitchen faucet lol!!
The things you really need to upgrade for a DR Horton home they won’t allow you to upgrade. 1- Their windows are crap. But you can’t use a different window. You can only use the crap window they provide. So if you have a lot that gets direct sunlight you’ll end up having your blinds pulled down most of the time to keep the heat out in the warm months, especially in the south. Thankfully they include the blinds. It just makes it feel like you live in a cave. 2- The appliances, especially the dishwasher. They will only use Whirlpool and their subsidiaries. So they put their cheapest models in like the bottom of the line Frigidaire. Their trash. Want to get a better one, like a top of the line or an LG or something? Forget it. Not an option. 3-Flooring. You get what you get. You may be able to choose carpet or other. It the other may be their “energy efficient” fake hardwood, which is vinyl crap. It’s not energy efficient, certainly not more efficient than hardwood. And it’s fragile. Ours tore the first time we pushed a chair away from the table. Look at the $22,000 spent in this video. $200 for raised toilets? All toilets are ADA height now!! They’re all raised!! Don’t believe me? Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and look. And they’re all about the same price. It doesn’t cost an extra $200 to get a “raised toilet”. If you think those upgrades cost $22k, I’ll sell you beachfront in Nevada!!
Thanks for watching. We had the option to upgrade appliances and flooring to hardwood. Upgrades depend on each individual neighborhood. Unfortunately, due to major shipping delays during COVID a lot of communities stopped doing upgrades. Either way, most people will get builder grade everything and update things their self. It’s cheaper and you can select from many brands. We decided to take the convenience route with our upgrades and we are happy with them.
Hi! I am looking for furniture layout ideas for the Destin model by DR Horton. Do you know if there is anything out there? One thing I want to do is turn the kitchen nook into a coffee bar/sitting area but I need dimensions/scale help. TIA!
Love your videos. I just brought a DR Horton home! Wish I saw this video before I went to the design center this past Monday. But I love the upgrades you chose! 💕
Depends on the neighborhood and what they are offering that neighborhood. Usually if you’re going to a design center you’re selecting a product that’s much better than laminate.
It's like a house with cancer; it looks good on the outside but it's a piece of crap construction . the inside of the framing is low quality; do not buy one I've been there done that.
These are finished surfaces upgrades. To get a better structure get a better builder. But the entire industry is geared to “price per square foot”. So if you want a poured foundation. Improved HVAC system. Super insulated living space. Hardwood joists. Metal roof. You better be prepared. Everyone from the builder, mortgage broker, even your insurance agent will explain to you in detail why you should spend your money where you can see it!
Lawsuits are very common against large corporations. If the company has done something wrong, they certainly should be held accountable. We agree that doing your research is important. If you see a lot of complaints coming from the area you’re looking to build in, avoid them. In our area, DR Horton has done an outstanding job.
We had an amazing build experience and an equally amazing living experience in our DR Horton home. No builder is perfect. Every home built by a human will have an issue somewhere. That’s why 3rd party inspectors are important.
Looks like you guys received a lot of nice perks from the builder. Nowadays that's rare. Good for you, though!
Yes! There were many other incentives they added on along the way. We didn’t expect much, and received a lot!
We went for a similar countertop. For us it was about knowing ourselves. We could have saved money going for wood but we definitely would have left puddles of water sitting around that would make it go bad. We didn’t get any cupboards above counter height although will install wooden shelves when the place is finished. Our fireplace is similar but a bit wider and we did choose it ourselves. We got an actual wood burner and actually use it which I get is kind of weird these days. We do get asked if the chimney stack was original, nah this area was garden 2 years ago!
If you are happy that will always be a win!! Thanks for watching.
DR Horton has been sued is being sued before you buy a home you better do your homework and has caused me quite a bit of money and I'm not by myself I'm so sorry I used your DR Horton
I love the choices you made for the upgrades! Unfortunately for me, my home was already in building progress so I missed a lot of the upgrades I wanted to choose. I did get the stone elevation on the outside, garage door opener and blinds as an incentive ☺️
Thanks, DJ! We understand the disappointed feeling when the phase of construction is too far gone for you to get all of the upgrades you wanted. Still, it's great that you got those three incentives, and best wishes as you enjoy your new home!
I love your choices, thank you for sharing!! I’m closing in a few weeks on a new build… I didn’t get to chose any upgrades because I’m getting the model home. It has over $90k in upgrades, I definitely wouldn’t have not chosen to spend that much 💕
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 We would love to interview you once you get settled so you can share your experience with purchasing the model home. Are you open to that? ☺️
@@theirvs793 Absolutely!
I’ve watched several videos about the cons of buying the model home. Pros for me making the decision: fenced/landscaped back yard, washer/dryer/refrigerator included, curtain rods & window coverings included, it already has an alarm system, and since the garage has been used as their sales office the last year…it is insulated/dry walled/painted and has heating & AC (which means I can set up a nice space for my puppy when I leave the house, he’s still in the destructive stage)
I absolutely love your upgrades. These upgrades were included in the overall price of the home? Amazing amazing content! I love how you have your cards in your hand to ensure you don’t miss anything ❤️
Thank you!! Yes, they were all added to the total price of the home. Since we were prepared to cover the price of most of it, we just added that to our down payment.
@@theirvs793 awesome ❤️
Absolutely Love "The Irvs"!💜💙
The information you share is so beneficial, and the upgrades to your home is Amazing!🙏🏾💜💙👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍😍
Thank you!! 🤗
Raise toilets are a brilliant idea especially when you start to get older..
Plan for the future!!
The blinds were a great incentive for them to throw in for you because they cost more than people would think!
Definitely! Blinds can be very costly, especially when you have as many windows as we do. So glad they included them!
I love the upgrades y’all did. Unfortunately, my hubby & I didn’t get to choose our upgrades since we were late in the building process of our new D.R Horton home. But even though we miss out on it, we are still excited. The builder got us a frameless shower which we were hoping for & one tub sink in the kitchen instead of the standard double sink tub that I am super happy about 🥰
Thank you!! We’re happy to hear that you like your upgrades even though you didn’t get to select them. Great news about the frameless shower and open sink as well! We appreciate you for watching. 🙏🏽🙏🏽☺️
This video is so helpful and thorough! Love love love all the upgrades🤗
Thanks for watching 🤗
Love you video! Nice upgrades. Going to check out your other videos
Thanks for watching!
I love this video! The colors and the upgrades are fabulous . You guys were lucky with the costs of these upgrades. My choices as well! The detailed information was very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching, and congratulations on your new home! We are happy to hear that you found the video helpful, and we will continue sharing more! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
New subbie here! Great video! Everything looks great! Our home will be done in a few months and videos like this get me even more excited! 🤗🤗 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing to our channel!! It is great to hear that you and your family are so close to closing on your home. We will continue sharing our stories and tips, and congratulations on your new home! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks for sharing. I wish the subdivision we’re looking at is as affordable. The stinking lot premium alone starts at $20K.
Those lot premiums hit hard sometimes.
Girl! You guys are just getting your furniture? Its been months! I'm so sorry you've been without stuff for a minute.
Patience has been the name of our game lol. We still had two beds, a sofa, and chairs from our previous place when we moved in, so all of our main needs were covered. But we have all of our new large items finally, so it’s all starting to come together! 🙏🏽🙏🏽😊
Great video. I thought I was watching Atlanta Homes.
😆 Thank you so much for watching! We’re happy that you enjoyed the video.
Stunning choices!
Thank you! 😊🙏🏽
“Primary” not “master”
Awesome !!!
Thank you for watching!!
Beautiful
Thank you, Octavia! 🙏🏽
Hello, I'm just curious to how this works. I'm buying a Dr Horton home in Texas., and the only thing I customized was kitchen cabinets. I asked if I can get a single sink instead of the split one and my realtor response is they are not custom builders and everything is already picked out
Upgrades are neighborhood specific. Sometimes you can upgrade everything in the home and other times it’s based on a small package. The homes currently being built in our neighborhood, most things are now pre-selected.
This was an absolutely great and informative video. We are in NC and hoping to buy soon. I never looked too much into DR Horton but I love it and that floor plan would be great for us. The cost for the upgrades weren't too bad.
Question????
Could you have chosen a stand-alone tub in the Master bathroom?
Thanks for watching! A stand-alone tub wasn’t an upgrade option for us. Much later down the road, that is something we want to consider adding, assuming it will work in the space we have.
your home is beautiful and I didn't do any upgrades .. I will with our next home
We appreciate you for watching, and best wishes when you are picking out those upgrades next time! 🙂
Was your home considered "tradition series" or "emerald". I really don't like the standard finishes in the tradition series homes, but what you chose is beautiful.
Our home was traditional series, but our superintendents came from the emerald series, so we received emerald series treatment.
Nice video.
Thank you so much for watching! We're happy you enjoyed it. 🙏🏽
Great tips👍🏾
Thank you for watching!
What was the price for the soft close cabinets and fridge?
1k for stairs wow my builder was trying to charge 7k for my staircase I carpeted will remove it myself
Wow, 7K! Best wishes on the future stairs DIY project, and thank you for watching!
Great video! Do you know if you can buy things from the design center after the house is built if you live in a DR Horton community? We are buying a resale and would like to add some upgrade like some of the higher tiers models.
No, once the build has started the design center is pretty much a done deal. It’s usually cheaper to purchase and install most things after you have moved in. What is more difficult and expensive is usually the things that require something to be cut to install….think holes for faucets, additional electrical, gas lines, other plumbing, etc.
Are you still enjoying your DR Horton home? We’re looking into getting one built since our first option has been sold.
We are still loving our home. No major issues at all. The only pain is keeping up with the landscaping...all sorts of unwanted things grow outside lol.
lol, I’m not looking forward to the landscaping. It’s good to hear you’re still enjoying. We’ve started the process and because of your video, I’ll have rectangle sinks and a pull out trash can, lol.
Also, is that the Calacatta empire tile in the master? Thats what we picked!
Hi, beautiful home!!! 😍😍 Do you have any recommendations to best utilize the incentive cash/flex dollars given by the builder when going to the Design Center?
Focus on your kitchen and primary bathroom/bedroom. That’s where the value of your home increases. Also, anything that’s difficult to change later, requires walls to be taken out, you can prioritize those. Everything else can be done any other time.
@@theirvs793 Awesome, thank you so much for your advice!! Definitely using your tips at my appointment in 3wks. I'm excited!! I'm going to have to get your kitchen faucet lol!!
The things you really need to upgrade for a DR Horton home they won’t allow you to upgrade.
1- Their windows are crap. But you can’t use a different window. You can only use the crap window they provide. So if you have a lot that gets direct sunlight you’ll end up having your blinds pulled down most of the time to keep the heat out in the warm months, especially in the south. Thankfully they include the blinds. It just makes it feel like you live in a cave.
2- The appliances, especially the dishwasher. They will only use Whirlpool and their subsidiaries. So they put their cheapest models in like the bottom of the line Frigidaire. Their trash. Want to get a better one, like a top of the line or an LG or something? Forget it. Not an option.
3-Flooring. You get what you get. You may be able to choose carpet or other. It the other may be their “energy efficient” fake hardwood, which is vinyl crap. It’s not energy efficient, certainly not more efficient than hardwood. And it’s fragile. Ours tore the first time we pushed a chair away from the table.
Look at the $22,000 spent in this video. $200 for raised toilets? All toilets are ADA height now!! They’re all raised!! Don’t believe me? Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and look. And they’re all about the same price. It doesn’t cost an extra $200 to get a “raised toilet”. If you think those upgrades cost $22k, I’ll sell you beachfront in Nevada!!
Thanks for watching. We had the option to upgrade appliances and flooring to hardwood. Upgrades depend on each individual neighborhood. Unfortunately, due to major shipping delays during COVID a lot of communities stopped doing upgrades. Either way, most people will get builder grade everything and update things their self. It’s cheaper and you can select from many brands. We decided to take the convenience route with our upgrades and we are happy with them.
Hi! Beautiful home, may I ask which model this is?
Thank you! We don’t give out the model name since it is specific to our neighborhood….which would make it easy for people to find us.
Hi! I am looking for furniture layout ideas for the Destin model by DR Horton. Do you know if there is anything out there? One thing I want to do is turn the kitchen nook into a coffee bar/sitting area but I need dimensions/scale help. TIA!
Consider working with havenly. They are an interior design company that provides great recommendations.
Love your videos. I just brought a DR Horton home! Wish I saw this video before I went to the design center this past Monday. But I love the upgrades you chose! 💕
Congratulations!! We are positive that you will love your new home! Let us know if we can answer any questions.
Dr. Horton homes let us pick our own laminate flooring if we pay extra?
Depends on the neighborhood and what they are offering that neighborhood. Usually if you’re going to a design center you’re selecting a product that’s much better than laminate.
I’m curious about the double oven, was that standard? If not, what was the cost of that upgrade?
In our neighborhood the double ovens was standard for all the homes.
Wow! Thanks for sharing
Where do you rent your furniture for the model homes?
Hi, we don’t work for DR Horton.
I ended up with ~$40k in upgrades
Congratulations!!
It's like a house with cancer; it looks good on the outside but it's a piece of crap construction . the inside of the framing is low quality; do not buy one I've been there done that.
We have had a great experience from the beginning, sorry to hear that you have not. Best wishes to you!
These are finished surfaces upgrades.
To get a better structure get a better builder.
But the entire industry is geared to “price per square foot”.
So if you want a poured foundation. Improved HVAC system. Super insulated living space. Hardwood joists. Metal roof.
You better be prepared. Everyone from the builder, mortgage broker, even your insurance agent will explain to you in detail why you should spend your money where you can see it!
Have you heard about the class action lawsuit going on right now? Better do your research before you consider these builders.
Lawsuits are very common against large corporations. If the company has done something wrong, they certainly should be held accountable. We agree that doing your research is important. If you see a lot of complaints coming from the area you’re looking to build in, avoid them. In our area, DR Horton has done an outstanding job.
DR Horton homes are mostly built like crap but yours was really nice
Thank you!
Horton is the WORST BUILDER
We had an amazing build experience and an equally amazing living experience in our DR Horton home. No builder is perfect. Every home built by a human will have an issue somewhere. That’s why 3rd party inspectors are important.
Beautiful