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It's been three years since we committed to purchase this new apartment, and the builder finally informed us that deeds would begin to be transferred (in other words, some buyers will finalize their purchases) in mid-October.  We still had not stepped foot into the building, much less our own unit, so we arranged to do a walk-through on October 7th.  Overall, we liked what we saw, but there were still several things that needed to be finished.

We confirmed several of the features which attracted us to this unit including the underground garage and storage, the heater for the in-ground pool, underfloor heating, the central vacuum system, and the central heating/air conditioning.

But there were a few things that weren't completed.  Most notably, the cooktop had not been installed into the island, and the patio entertainment area (with counter, refrigerator, and sink) had not really been started at all.  In addition, some finish items and cleaning needed to be done.  

Spot of Future Patio Entertainment Area

So we gave a punch list to the builder and told them that we would need to do a second walk through when the items are completed.  This could take a few more weeks, so it is unlikely that we will close on the apartment until sometime in November, which after waiting over three years doesn't seem that far away.