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Elevation |
The exterior face of a home, including the materials (like brick or stone) used on that face. At Eastwood Homes, you get to choose from 3 or 4 different elevations, or architectural styles, in addition to a selection of colors for each of our plans. This will allow you to customize your new home. |
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Framing |
The construction of the skeleton structure, or framework, of a house. |
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Floor Plan |
An architectural drawing showing the overall layout of a home. The size and shape of each room, as well as any optional configurations of those rooms, are shown on the floor plan. At Eastwood, most of our communities offer several plans from which to choose: single-story plans, two-story plans, etc. |
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HOA (Homeowners Association) |
In many new communities, an association of homeowners is formed. The Homeowners Association is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the community, and also for the maintenance and upkeep of any common areas, including community centers, swimming pools, health club facilities and landscaping. |
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Lot |
Each new community is divided into individual lots, or homesite's. In most Eastwood communities, a home buyer gets to choose their homesite and the home plan that suits them best, with some restrictions to insure a varied neighborhood. |
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Master Plan Community |
A large community, with homes built by several different builders, in a wide variety of prices. Master plan communities usually include community centers, pools and other recreational facilities. Often there are commercial districts with shopping and entertainment within the master plan. |
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