| Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO
BUILD A WALDRON HOME? |
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Six months after the Builder receives
the permit. |
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HOW MUCH DEPOSIT DO
WE NEED, WHO IS IT PAYABLE TO, AND WHEN MUST WE PROVIDE
IT? |
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$2,500 minimum at
contract; paid to the real estate company and to be held
in escrow. |
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WHAT WARRANTIES
COME WITH A WALDRON HOME? |
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Waldron Homes
provide a One Year warranty on the home. Additional home warranties
are (2) yrs Roof, (5) yrs HVAC Compressor Warranty. |
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WHEN IN THE
BUILDING PROCESS DOES THE BUYER SELECT OPTIONAL DESIGN
FEATURES? |
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After the contract
has been signed, the Buyer is given the opportunity to
visit selected vendors. At each selected vendor there is
a consultant to assist you in making all of your
interior design options. |
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WHAT IS THE PROCESS
FOR MAKING INTERIOR SELECTIONS WHEN
BUYING A WALDRON HOME? |
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The Builder meets
with the Purchaser shortly after the contract is signed
to make interior selections. |
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WHO DOES THE BUYER
CALL IF WARRANTY WORK IS NEEDED? |
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A list will be
given to the Buyer at the Pre-Closing Walk-Through of
specific vendors that have worked on the home. You are
then able to call the vendors direct if you have a
warranty issue after the closing. |
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WHAT ARE THE
BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS OF A WALDRON HOME? |
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Please refer to
the Building Specification and Material sheets. |
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WILL WALDRON HOMES
CUSTOMIZE AND MAKE CHANGES TO THE PLANS? |
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Waldron Homes is
very willing to listen and make changes based on
individual needs
and wants, providing the following criteria are met: The stage
of construction the house is in determines if changes are
possible. Also, the community that we’re building in has to
approve any design and/or structural changes. |
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CAN WE SELECT OUR
HOUSE EXTERIOR COLORS? |
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Yes, if it has not
already been ordered, then there are several siding
color/brick
choices available for selection. |
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WHAT COMES STANDARD
WITH EACH WALDRON HOME? |
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Please refer to
the specification sheet for the particular development
you’re buying in. Many of the models show upgrades that
are available for your home, such as hardwood floors,
cabinets, and appliance upgrades, along with extended
decks, wall paint colors, kitchen and bath fixtures and
landscaping. |
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HOW DOES A BUYER START
THE CONTRACT PROCESS TO BUY A WALDRON HOME? |
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The on-site agents at The Highlands and
Chester Village Green have our builder’s contract available for
you to fill out and purchase our homes.
The Highlands, Highlands Realty, 804-748-7361
Chester Village Green, Coldwell/Banker Advantage, 804-748-0014 |
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WHAT ARE THE STEPS
IN BUILDING A NEW HOME? |
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There are three steps in the process of building a
Waldron Home.
Step 1: Pre-Construction
Meeting
Step 2: Pre-Drywall Frame Walk-Through
Step 3: Pre-Closing Walk-Through |
 Chester Village Green Frequently Asked
Questions
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ARE PETS ALLOWED? |
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Yes, two
domesticated pets are allowed; some restrictions apply.
You are responsible
for cleaning after your pets. |
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IS THERE AN
ASSOCIATION WE MUST BELONG TO? |
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All Waldron Homes
projects have a Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Once 80% of the homes are
delivered HOA will be turned over to the homeowners. The HOA is
responsible for the management, and enforces restrictions. |
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IS LAWN CARE AND
MAINTENANCE INCLUDED IN OUR ASSOCIATION FEES? |
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Yes, lawn
maintenance is included with association fees. This
includes scheduled
mowing and leaf clean up. |
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CAN WE FENCE THE
YARD? |
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All exterior
changes must first be pre-approved by the homeowner’s
association. |
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WHAT OTHER ITEMS
ARE RESTRICTED BY THE ASSOCIATION? |
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No FOR SALE/FOR
RENT signs without the express written permission of the
Homeowner’s Association. Motor homes, trailers, boats,
etc. are to be kept in the garage, not in the driveways,
or common areas, except for repairs. No antennas, except
with prior approval of the Homeowner’s Association. No
timesharing transient, or hotel uses at any residence.
Please read the “Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions” for further clarification. |
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WHAT ARE THE
MONTHLY ASSOCIATION FEES? |
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The association
fee is presently $200 per month (Single Family Area)
$150 per month (Easy Living Area). |
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WHAT IS THE
PROPERTY TAX RATE? |
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The tax rate for
2005 is $1.07 per $100.00. |
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WHAT IS THE SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT? |
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Chester, Virginia. |
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WHERE IS THE
NEAREST HOSPITAL? |
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John Randolph
Hospital |
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WHERE IS THE
NEAREST FIRE STATION? |
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In Chester,
Virginia. |
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WHERE IS THE
CLOSEST GROCERY STORE? |
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Within two miles. |
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WHERE ARE THE
CLOSEST BANKS? |
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Several within two
miles. |
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WHAT ARE THE NEARBY
PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, LIBRARY OR OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE YMCA? |
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All within one
mile. |
 The Highlands Frequently Asked Questions
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IS THERE AN
ASSOCIATION WE MUST BELONG TO? |
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Yes, yearly dues
of $308.00 are mandatory. |
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CAN THE YARD BE
FENCED? |
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Yes, per
architectural approval. |
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WHAT IS THE
PROPERTY TAX RATE? |
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1.07 per 100.00. |
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WHAT UTILITIES DOES
THE HIGHLANDS OFFER? |
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The Highlands has
city water, septic system, gas, cable TV and telephone.
VA Power - 888-667-3000
Refuse - 804-748-1297
Water / Sewer - 804-748-1291
Phone Company - 804-954-6222
Columbia Gas Co. - 804-323-5300 |
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WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL
DISTRICTS FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT? |
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Chesterfield
County
O.B. Gates Elementary School
Matoaca Middle School
Matoaca High School |
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WHERE IS THE
NEAREST HOSPITAL? |
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Johnston Willis
Hospital |
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WHERE IS THE
NEAREST FIRE STATION? |
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14010 Beach Road
Chesterfield, Va. 23832 |
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WHERE IS THE
CLOSEST GROCERY STORE? |
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At Chesterfield
Court House area +/- two miles. |
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WHERE ARE THE
CLOSEST BANKS? |
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At Chesterfield
Court House area +/- two miles. |
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WHAT ARE THE NEARBY
PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, LIBRARY OR OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE YMCA? |
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Highland’s is a
golf course community with pool and tennis. |
Warranty items
are serviced on an as needed basis. |
