We waited last year due to higher costs and seasonal weather. I will be checking again next month. It's looking like we will have to compromise some sqfootage. Dbrad- we will grab a paddle too as many of us are in this boat together. I scour the market in my spare time and even have been to a few showings but I have realized nothing will check all our boxes either. I am beginning to think it's like comparing apples to oranges since it's so hard to compete with this idea of the "fictitious" home that is conceived in our heads;). I'm sure reality, for us will consist of a work of compromise and more DIY landscaping and yard work left than we hoped to tackle. To the OP even though we are in SC our local contractor said OSB went double after hurricane Sandy so we waited in hopes...on a side note it's nice to worry about luxuries like space and level of finish in contrast to the cost of storm devastation.

There is approximately 5 ft from the edge of the stove to the door. (27 inch counter space plus 3 ft end of counter to door). The door is also a left hand active door to put the entry flow toward the kitchen. Because of the interior balcony, there has to be a support post as the end of the island (reason for island placement). We are putting in a second "fake" post on the opposite end of the island with trim around the top of the island. Thank you all! Building is an exciting but aggravating experience. I want it to move along faster.

Gorgeous! You and your daughter make a great team, great taste! What an exciting and fun time. denise54 your home is gorgeous too! Curious as to the picture you have posted. Is it a Mascord design and please don't think I am a dummy, but is that the front or back? I was looking for your front entrance and couldn't tell from that pic. Either way, I love it!! Great job!

Oh my gosh everyones houses look so good!!!! I love seeing the pictures! I was so happy today heading out to our places, expecting the electrical to be done and the rock ready to go on the house. GC said on Monday there were heading over to work that night to finish the electrical and the electrician said the insulation was going in today. Guess what I saw?!?! NOTHING! LOL! They never even showed back up to finish the electrical on Monday. I love my GC, he is a great great guy, nice as all can be but now I am truly getting frustrated. The whole month of August the only thing done was the roof and now we are at what....September 12? There is NO way we will be in by Christmas. He told the electrician 3 1/2 months. That is January. *sigh* oh well! It will be worth it but I am going to say something if nothing else happens this week. That is my rant for the day!