Mt Prospect in North Potomac

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are people doing for fireplace? We did not select an upgrade as we had no clue the ones in the model houses are all $16K+ upgrades and structural. In design studio they showed us the standard one and it is old style. We are so disappointed as we can no longer upgrade. Wondering if anyone else got the standard one, if so what are options to make it look a bit modern? maybe put the tiles behind as in the models homes? thanks

Or replace a stylish fireplace mantel.

[Anonymous]

Our agent told us we needed to pick that along with structural options so we went with the cosmo (it was part of the options list). You can always change it out…probably will be cheaper anyways. The 16k primo the models have can be purchased and installed for less than half the price after you close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our agent told us we needed to pick that along with structural options so we went with the cosmo (it was part of the options list). You can always change it out…probably will be cheaper anyways. The 16k primo the models have can be purchased and installed for less than half the price after you close.

I really hope you are right. They told me it was not possible to change later because it is structural change in the house

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are people doing for fireplace? We did not select an upgrade as we had no clue the ones in the model houses are all $16K+ upgrades and structural. In design studio they showed us the standard one and it is old style. We are so disappointed as we can no longer upgrade. Wondering if anyone else got the standard one, if so what are options to make it look a bit modern? maybe put the tiles behind as in the models homes? thanks

We took the standard fireplace and plan to remove the mantle and replace with white marble porcelain slab for a contemporary high end look.

So you will do that after closing or is toll adding the white marble porcelain?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our agent told us we needed to pick that along with structural options so we went with the cosmo (it was part of the options list). You can always change it out…probably will be cheaper anyways. The 16k primo the models have can be purchased and installed for less than half the price after you close.

I really hope you are right. They told me it was not possible to change later because it is structural change in the house

It’s a gas fireplace…don’t see why it can’t be changed after moving in…the gas line is already there. We had a log burning fireplace changed to a gas insert fireplace in our previous home, so swapping one gas fireplace for another shouldn’t be a problem (though will require moderate labor to redo the wall).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are people doing for fireplace? We did not select an upgrade as we had no clue the ones in the model houses are all $16K+ upgrades and structural. In design studio they showed us the standard one and it is old style. We are so disappointed as we can no longer upgrade. Wondering if anyone else got the standard one, if so what are options to make it look a bit modern? maybe put the tiles behind as in the models homes? thanks

We took the standard fireplace and plan to remove the mantle and replace with white marble porcelain slab for a contemporary high end look.

So you will do that after closing or is toll adding the white marble porcelain?

Toll Brothers do not have the white marble look porcelain slab option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our agent told us we needed to pick that along with structural options so we went with the cosmo (it was part of the options list). You can always change it out…probably will be cheaper anyways. The 16k primo the models have can be purchased and installed for less than half the price after you close.

I really hope you are right. They told me it was not possible to change later because it is structural change in the house

It’s a gas fireplace…don’t see why it can’t be changed after moving in…the gas line is already there. We had a log burning fireplace changed to a gas insert fireplace in our previous home, so swapping one gas fireplace for another shouldn’t be a problem (though will require moderate labor to redo the wall).

I loathe the look of cosmo fireplaces so admittedly this isn’t a big issue for me, but we did upgrade the mantle and picked the marble-y surround. In the short-term I plan on painting the mantle navy one we move in and put a pretty fireplace screen (I actually bought it already, it’s a antique gold bamboo style) in front of the fireplace to dress it up a bit.

But yes, as others have said, because it’s gas, lots of options down the road.

[Anonymous]

We are contemplating the 3 inch countertop option for the island…any thoughts on if it would look odd to not have it on the rest of the kitchen? To do the whole kitchen was a bit pricey but not sure if it’s worth it. Appreciate any feedback!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our agent told us we needed to pick that along with structural options so we went with the cosmo (it was part of the options list). You can always change it out…probably will be cheaper anyways. The 16k primo the models have can be purchased and installed for less than half the price after you close.

I really hope you are right. They told me it was not possible to change later because it is structural change in the house

It’s a gas fireplace…don’t see why it can’t be changed after moving in…the gas line is already there. We had a log burning fireplace changed to a gas insert fireplace in our previous home, so swapping one gas fireplace for another shouldn’t be a problem (though will require moderate labor to redo the wall).

I loathe the look of cosmo fireplaces so admittedly this isn’t a big issue for me, but we did upgrade the mantle and picked the marble-y surround. In the short-term I plan on painting the mantle navy one we move in and put a pretty fireplace screen (I actually bought it already, it’s a antique gold bamboo style) in front of the fireplace to dress it up a bit.

But yes, as others have said, because it’s gas, lots of options down the road.

Good to know.. will research how to make ours look modern as well.. thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are contemplating the 3 inch countertop option for the island…any thoughts on if it would look odd to not have it on the rest of the kitchen? To do the whole kitchen was a bit pricey but not sure if it’s worth it. Appreciate any feedback!

Some of the model homes have 3 inch countertop for kitchen island but not for the rest of the kitchen.

The 3 inch countertop option looks better for traditional style with wooden legs and wood side panels (not waterfall style) kitchen islands. We chose standard thickness white quarts for waterfall island as it looks more contemporary.

[Anonymous]

Kind of strange, they put the Hamlets pricing up but no map of where they are located...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kind of strange, they put the Hamlets pricing up but no map of where they are located...

According to they most recent call transcript, Toll Brothers is delaying new home sales until they are at least 50% completed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kind of strange, they put the Hamlets pricing up but no map of where they are located...

According to they most recent call transcript, Toll Brothers is delaying new home sales until they are at least 50% completed

Actually, I believe the Toll CFO said that their strategy is only delay the sale of “spec” homes until they reach at least 50% completion, allowing Toll to maximize the sales price.

[Anonymous]

So, you guys hear their call transcripts???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, you guys hear their call transcripts???

I mean, I saw your message and was curious...so took 30 seconds to google and control+F to find this.

In addition, we have been fine-tuning our strategy related to our spec homes. On average, 15% to 20% of our deliveries each year are build on spec. Our strategy is now to delay selling these homes until we reach at least 50% completion, allowing us to maximize the price at which we sell these homes. All of these factors give us confidence in the gross margin in our backlog and our projections for the remainder of this year and into next.

https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2021/05/26/toll-brothers-inc-tol-q2-2021-earnings-call-transc/