Mt Prospect in North Potomac

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wootton, Travilah and Frost are under capacity. They will likely take kids from outside the current boundary from overpopulated schools, but they won’t take kids from Travilah/Frost/Wootton and move them as it defeats the overcrowding problem. Solving for overcrowding will also help the diversity issue.
For kids who go to overpopulated highly ranked schools like Churchill, yes, they are at more risk of getting reazoned, not an underpopulated good school.

I would not assume this at all. This development is closer to QO than wootton. It may make sense to you, but MCPS is a wild card.

Agree!

[Anonymous]

I’m sure Toll has made many friends within MCPS. Doubt anything will change in the near future

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wootton, Travilah and Frost are under capacity. They will likely take kids from outside the current boundary from overpopulated schools, but they won’t take kids from Travilah/Frost/Wootton and move them as it defeats the overcrowding problem. Solving for overcrowding will also help the diversity issue.
For kids who go to overpopulated highly ranked schools like Churchill, yes, they are at more risk of getting reazoned, not an underpopulated good school.

I would not assume this at all. This development is closer to QO than wootton. It may make sense to you, but MCPS is a wild card.

Agree!

LOL never going to happen.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:can't believe the requirement to include MPDU in a neighborhood with 1.3-1.5 million dollar homes

You mean 1.3 - 2 million dollar .. when you add even the most basic options you are hundreds of dollars above the base price.

Sigh. This thread makes me think these homes are going to be monstrosities on tiny lots. We were seriously thinking about phase 2, but the recent discussions about options just turn me off. It’s easy to just put in the “actual” basics when you’re already talking about a 4BD, 4K+ home—upgraded cabinets, butler’s pantry, fireplace if not included, finish out the hardwood floors downstairs.

Wait to do the basement and outside later, unless a good special. Don’t go nuts at the design center.

But IDK, that must not be the mindset of folks buying in this neighborhood.

I'm with you but the houses (outside of windmill model) won't be monsters on small lots. They'll be nice sized, imo, on smallish lots. But I agree, I don't get this sentiment of "you are going to spend $100-150k at the design center, easy" - nonsense. I've been through the process before and this can't be further from the truth. I'm with you, though, basement/outdoor space you should do upfront. If mortgage rates continue to be super low, why not roll those costs into the mortgage? Basement is one of those things that you can put off doing and you'll have to find a contractor, etc. It can be a pita. Same with outdoor space. Those are 2 things I'd do upfront.

Anonymous wrote:Wootton, Travilah and Frost are under capacity. They will likely take kids from outside the current boundary from overpopulated schools, but they won’t take kids from Travilah/Frost/Wootton and move them as it defeats the overcrowding problem. Solving for overcrowding will also help the diversity issue.
For kids who go to overpopulated highly ranked schools like Churchill, yes, they are at more risk of getting reazoned, not an underpopulated good school.

Bingo. People lose sight of the fact that these schools are UNDER utilized.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wootton, Travilah and Frost are under capacity. They will likely take kids from outside the current boundary from overpopulated schools, but they won’t take kids from Travilah/Frost/Wootton and move them as it defeats the overcrowding problem. Solving for overcrowding will also help the diversity issue.
For kids who go to overpopulated highly ranked schools like Churchill, yes, they are at more risk of getting reazoned, not an underpopulated good school.

I would not assume this at all. This development is closer to QO than wootton. It may make sense to you, but MCPS is a wild card.

Agree!

LOL never going to happen.

Buy the house if you need it .. The rest of the calculation is like trying to predict the stock market. If you plan on staying there with your family for many years then I think this is a good buy even at these $1.5 to $2m prices .. Many old houses are selling in this area for $1m+ .. I rather get a new home in a community like this than an old house.

[Anonymous]

Yes, these are exactly my sentiments. Wanting a new home in Montgomery County is extremely hard unless you want to go to Clarksburg...etc.

[Anonymous]

Just like any good business, Toll would have made political connections within mcps and their board prior to such a large endeavor. Not worried about rezoning until entire project complete.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just like any good business, Toll would have made political connections within mcps and their board prior to such a large endeavor. Not worried about rezoning until entire project complete.

Exactly I would get in now if I manage to get an appointment.. This project will take 4 years to complete and I will not be surprised if in phase 2 and 3 the base prices are 100K+ more especially on their largest home . The palatine .. From the outside it is a monster. Can people who visited tell how it looks inside? I went there, but they did not even allow me to visit - only open by appointment

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I'm with you but the houses (outside of windmill model) won't be monsters on small lots. They'll be nice sized, imo, on smallish lots. But I agree, I don't get this sentiment of "you are going to spend $100-150k at the design center, easy" - nonsense. I've been through the process before and this can't be further from the truth. I'm with you, though, basement/outdoor space you should do upfront. If mortgage rates continue to be super low, why not roll those costs into the mortgage? Basement is one of those things that you can put off doing and you'll have to find a contractor, etc. It can be a pita. Same with outdoor space. Those are 2 things I'd do upfront.

Fair enough--I think we'd likely end up doing at least the rec room given the specials TB is always running. I enjoy the process of doing a more custom outdoor space, especially on small-ish lots. TB's luxury outdoor space is lovely, but takes up a lot of space and doesn't leave a ton more room to play around with. That is just my preference though.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one coming from the same perspective on the design center!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I'm with you but the houses (outside of windmill model) won't be monsters on small lots. They'll be nice sized, imo, on smallish lots. But I agree, I don't get this sentiment of "you are going to spend $100-150k at the design center, easy" - nonsense. I've been through the process before and this can't be further from the truth. I'm with you, though, basement/outdoor space you should do upfront. If mortgage rates continue to be super low, why not roll those costs into the mortgage? Basement is one of those things that you can put off doing and you'll have to find a contractor, etc. It can be a pita. Same with outdoor space. Those are 2 things I'd do upfront.

Fair enough--I think we'd likely end up doing at least the rec room given the specials TB is always running. I enjoy the process of doing a more custom outdoor space, especially on small-ish lots. TB's luxury outdoor space is lovely, but takes up a lot of space and doesn't leave a ton more room to play around with. That is just my preference though.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one coming from the same perspective on the design center!

Is TB running any specials currently at Mt Prospect?

[Anonymous]

Anyone have success with negotiating on options or credits?

[Anonymous]

I believe someone mentioned a $20k credit. That's basically a finished rec room in the basement.

[Anonymous]

15K plus 5 towards closing

[Anonymous]

Does having an agent help?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does having an agent help?

If you can get some of the rebate back!