Considering buying in Riverstone...Relocating from NY (Naples: 2015, unemployment)

[theSteevo]

Originally Posted by InPlaneSight

Buyers should look at more than the models!

Meaning what? I thought you were happy with the development?

[InPlaneSight]

Before anyone buys at Riverstone, I suggest you go out and take a look at the Quick Delivery homes. We looked at the Biltmore. OMG, what shoddy work and inferior materials! On the roofline on front of the home (selling for $582,900) has really bad looking lumber (knot holes, nail holes, etc.) that is very poorly pieced together (instead of a standard single piece). On some of the pieces, you can actually see through the paint. Shoddy work on the inside of this home includes some of the door hinges have actually been painted over; you can even see brush strokes on them (feel the texture of the paint on the doors also.) The tile on the front side of the tub in the master bath is off center causing irregularly cut pieces. Work has been done around the AC vent in the dining room and not repaired. These are just a few of the obvious defects in one finished Riverstone home that is on the market for more than a half-million dollars. Buyers should look at more than the models!

[theSteevo]

So you are saying that the typical build is not the same quality as the models? You bought a home in this development, how is the construction on your home?

[nyflbound]

My home is almost complete and I've been watching the construction and checking on it while being built. Everything has been going well and I don't see any problems with materials used, etc. As a matter of fact my stepfather who is very knowledgeable about construction said it looked well built.

[sg8910]

I just moved here from NJ and in a completely different demographic but have older (60s) family friends who are both REALTORS here in town and bought at riverstone. I went to their house for dinner last week and jaw was dropping. So lovely the homes, and the community feels so safe and there were families walking their dogs as well as older couples, nice mix. Its nice and spread out so you can go for walks (which is what i miss about living in NJ-walking in neighborhoods) I went there on a Saturday so traffic was no issue, but really you cant lose being that close to 75 and shopping. Most of the traffic is west towards 41 and pine ridge. I am so shocked about how much time i spend on this road and currently deciding to buy a bike because i hate driving. But that area is not as bad.And again the house was straight out of Better Homes and Gardens with the lanai and pool. Of course she has a hobby as decorator and staging is part of her job. But hope that helps

[mar_mdq]

Did you made the move? How did it turn out? We are considering it too. Family with kids living in Wisconsin right now.

[nyflbound]

Originally Posted by mar_mdq

Did you made the move? How did it turn out? We are considering it too. Family with kids living in Wisconsin right now.

We moved in to Riverstone about 2 weeks ago and love the house! There is still a lot of construction going on in our area but the people we have met are nice and the community is beautiful. We can't wait until the community center opens in August. Everything has gone pretty smoothly and we're happy we made the move!

[mar_mdq]

Thanks for your reply. I am very anxious about changing my life and my kids life specially. Do you see families with young kids in the area? That is my stronger fear. That it won't be kids around. Here they go outside and have kids from the houses around us to play with. But of course they only can do that fron May to October

[EriMay]

My fiancé and I just moved here from Newport Beach, CA (grew up in Ann Arbor, MI). We are in our early 30's and expecting our first child...we were very concerned about Naples not having kid friendly communities...I can honestly say Riverstone is very kid friendly and once that community center is complete in a few months it will be a kid heaven. They have basically a kid water park along with countless other amenities. Our neighbors on one side have two kids and on the other side 4. People are great in the community as well...everyone is friendly. I've seen a few people complain about the humidity and heat, but honestly it hasn't been that bad. There is constantly a breeze and as I mentioned with this community center the pool will be great. You will not have to go far to have fun. Also, someone mentioned the Isles in south naples...while Treviso/Isles/Lely are great communities, their schools are absolutely terrible in south naples. Like terrible as in some of the worst in the state. Not to mention outside of 5th and 3rd (downtown, which is gorgeous) the surrounding areas of these named communities is very sketchy. Its just run down and there are strip malls half empty. Everything in north naples is kept nice and is new. It is much nicer up here. Hope this helps.

[mar_mdq]

Thanks for the info EriMay. It helps a lot. And congratulations on your baby!