WHY ALLEN EDWIN HOMESEARNEST MONEY DEPOSITNEW ENERGY SMART HOMESPRESOLD NEW HOME GUIDE:PHASE 1PRESOLD NEW HOME GUIDE:PHASE 2SHOWCASE NEW HOME GUIDE:PHASE 1SHOWCASE NEW HOME GUIDE:PHASE 2INCLUDED FEATURES INTEGRITYDARE TO COMPARE INTEGRITY
Why Allen Edwin Homes?WARRANTYGUILDMASTER AWARD RECIPIENT90%Recommendation Rate to Receive AwardMust Meet aSINCE 1994Family Owned & Operated#18,000+Families/Homeowners Served58A+COMPANY HISTORYMARKET EXPANSIONOrganic Growth3RD PARTY REVIEWS*LOCALLY AWARDED/NATIONALLY RECOGNIZEDRESNET Energy Smart Builders in MichiganRanking in Builder Magazine Top 100 ListBetter Business Bureau RatingONE OF A KIND4,600 SQ FTDesign CenterMuskegonKentOttawaIonia ClintonGeneseeOaklandLivingstonInghamEatonBarryAlleganVan BurenWayneWashtenawKalamazooCalhoun JacksonSt. JosephCassBerrien BranchHillsdaleLenaweeSt. Joseph ElkhartMontcalmLaPorteMICHIGANINDIANALAND/COMMUNITIES120+400+Communities Across 22 CountiesSelf-Developed Lots1 YEAR BUILDERS’ WARRANTYIn-House team. Includes a two month and 11 month appointment.91%Recommend YTD*as of 01/18/2210 YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTYResidential Warranty Company. Good for 10 years from closing date.Guildmaster recipient in 2020 and 2021TOP 3%of All Builders Nationwide50%Must receive a minimum survey response rate of
10/21Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)James Eerdmans TeamPreferred Lender Non-Preferred Lender*Lender Delayed Fees No Delayed Fees $75/dayAverage Delayed Fees* $0 5 days = $375Overall Customer Satisfaction* >90% <80%Application Fees $0 Range from $250 - $500+Coordination with AEH Closing Team and LenderNone Needed HomeownerKeys Received at Closing YesDelay up to 3 business days after closing due to fundingSeamless Process Priceless Wasted time & moneyThis information is an estimate only and does not constitute an offer to lend. All rates and terms are subject to change and loans are subject to credit approval and underwriting requirements of the lender.Preferred Lenders…Things to Consider…*Based on 2019 Guild Quality Survey.Allen Edwin Homes is not compensated by Preferred Lenders.Preferred Lenders versus Non-Preferred Lenders07/21Preferred LendersEMD AT TIME OF PURCHASE AGREEMENTLONG TERM INTEREST RATE LOCKADDITIONAL EMD**TOTALEMDOPTION 1NO INTEREST RATE LOCKIntegrity $5,000 NO $3,000 $8,000Elements $10,000 NO $5,000 $15,000Traditions $15,000 NO $5,000 $20,000OPTION 2*INTEREST RATE LOCKIntegrity $5,000 YES $0 $5,000Elements $10,000 YES $0 $10,000Traditions $15,000 YES $0 $15,000*Interest rate lock not required for showcase homes sold after mechanicals.**Additional EMD required above minimun down payment required for loan.
*Disclaimer: Annual energy costs are based on standard specic equipment with an initial temperature set point of 68 degrees for the heating season and 78 degrees for the cooling season. Items such as occupancy use and extreme weather conditions can aect the energy usage and cost. Energy cost analysis is an estimate and results are not guarantees or warranted.An Energy Smart RESNET home HERS index is variable and can change from home to home based on items such as square footage, orientation and other factors that encompass energy. You can have homes meet Energy Smart that are above or below a set HERS index depending on the features of the home.The Department of Energy (D.O.E.) classies the standard existing home as a 130 on the HERS index, this home as dened by the DOE is a 1972 built home. A 100 on the HERS index is a home built to meet the provisions of the 2004 IECC.An 80 on the Index is really not a benchmark and isn’t really denable, but each point on the index is 1% of energy usage so you can say a home with a HERS index of 80 is 20% more ecient than a home built to the 2004 IECC.85 or lower on the HERS index was the old benchmark for Energy Star Version 2 certication.New Energy Smart HomesENERGYSAVINGSCARBONFOOTPRINTHOMECOMFORTThe Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy eciency is measured. It’s also the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance.The HERS Index measures a home’s energy eciency and there are a lot of great reasons to have a home energy rating performed on your house.It can tell you so much about the home you live in, like how eciently it’s operating and where you can make modications for greater energy savings. When you’re selling your home, a low HERS Index Score can command a higher resale price. And when you’re buying a home you can anticipate the costs of energy bills and eciency upgrades.What is theHERS IndexAVER AGE NEW HOMEAVER AGE EXISTING HOME40% MORE EFFICIENTThan a Typical Used HomeOn AverageEach new Allen Edwin Home is tested by a third-party independent inspector who calculates the HERS ratings. Actual energy savings vary depending on your individual usage habits, number of residents in the home, and uctuation of rates by your utility company.11 /20
New Energy Smart HomesMODEL TYPE PROJECTED AEH 80 100 130Elements 1400 59 = $1622 80 = $2199 100 = $2749 130 = $3574 Elements 1600 58 = $1783 80 = $2459 100 = $3074 130 = $3996Elements 1680 56 = $1566 80 = $2237 100 = $2796 130 = $3635Elements 1700 57 = $1561 80 = $2191 100 = $2739 130 = $3560Elements 1800 56 = $1678 80 = $2397 100 = $2996 130 = $3895 Elements 1870 56= $1671 80 = $2387 100 = $2984 130 = $3879Elements 1890 57 = $1566 80 = $2198 100 = $2747 130 = $3571Elements 2070 55 = $1706 80 = $2481 100 = $3102 130 = $4032Elements 2100 59 = $1883 80 = $2553 100 = $3192 130 = $4149Elements 2200 59 = $1928 80 = $2614 100 = $3268 130 = $4248Elements 2390 56 = $1949 80 = $2784 100 = $3480 130 = $4524Elements 2600 55 = $1980 80 = $2880 100 = $3600 130 = $4680Elements 2700 55 = $2077 80 = $3021 100 = $3776 130 = $4909To calculate the annual AEH cost savings, deduct the Projected AEH Rating from the 100 Rating. Divide by 12 to determine the monthly savings.*ELEMENTSMODEL TYPE PROJECTED AEH 80 100 130Integrity 1250 64 = $1578 80 = $1973 100 = $2466 130 - $3205Integrity 1460 60 = $1546 80 = $2061 100 = $2577 130 = $3092Integrity 1520 64 = $1647 80 = $2058 100 - $2573 130 = $3345 Integrity 1530 63 = $1809 80 = $2297 100 – $2871 130 = $3733Integrity 1560 62 = $1468 80 = $1894 100 = $2368 130 = $3078 Integrity 1605 61 = $1949 80 = $2560 100 = $3200 130 = $4160Integrity 1610 63 = $1980 80 = $2514 100 = $3143 130 = $4086 Integrity 1750 61 = $1403 80 = $1840 100 = $2300 130 = $2760Integrity 1810 66 = $1815 80 = $2200 100 = $2750 130 = $3575Integrity 1830 65 = $1925 80 = $2369 100 = $2961 130 = $3850Integrity 2000 66 = $1958 80 = $2373 100 = $2967 130 = $3857 Integrity 2060 64 = $1501 80 = $1876 100 = $2345 130 = $3049Integrity 2190 64 = $1528 80 = $1910 100 = $2388 130 = $3103Integrity 2280 63 = $2079 80 =$2640 100 = $3300 130= $4290IN TEGRITYMODEL TYPE PROJECTED AEH 80 100 130Traditions 1600 59 = $1767 80 = $2396 100 = $2995 130 = $3893Traditions 2200 57 = $1824 80 = $2560 100 = $3200 130 = $4160Traditions 2300 57 = $1890 80 = $2653 100 = $3316 130 = $4311Traditions 2330 56= $2047 80 = $2924 100 = $3655 130 = $4752Traditions 2350 57 = $2178 80 = $3057 100 = $3821 130 = $4967Traditions 2600 57 = $2088 80 = $2931 100 = $3663 130 = $4762Traditions 2800 57 = $2130 80 =$2989 100 = $3737 130 = $4858Traditions 2900 57 = $2612 80 = $3666 100 = $4582 130 = $5957Traditions 3100 57 = $2305 80 = $3235 100 = $4044 130 = $5257Traditions 3390 57 = $2524 80 = $3542 100 = $4428 130 = $5756Traditions 3400 57 = $2524 80 = $3542 100 = $4428 130 = $5756TRADITIONS
9521Presold New Home GuidePHASE 1 - PREPARESTEP 1PURCHASE AGREEMENTThe journey begins to your new dream home. At this point, choosing your home, homesite and your structural features have been completed.STEP 2LOAN APPLICATIONMake application with your lender within 3 days and be ready to pay for your appraisal.STEP 5DESIGN STUDIOGet ready to make your dream home a reality.• 1st Appointment is your Consultation• 2nd Appointment is your Final SelectionsSTEP 4LOT TRANSFERPrior to your rst selections appointment at the Design Studio, don’t forget your cashier’s check for the down payment and lot transfer closing costs. In some cases, lot transfer may occur after Step 6. You will be notied by the AEH Closing team; however, Down Payment Deposit is still required at Step 4.STEP 3MORTGAGE APPROVALGet your lender everything they need so they can say “yes!” within 15 days.STEP 6PRE-APPRAISALIf your home requires a pre-appraisal, your lender has 30 days from Final Selections to complete a third party appraisal.STEP 7PRE-CONSTRUCTIONIt may feel slow at this point but Allen Edwin Homes is busy getting your home ready to startwith permits, architecture and purchase orders to build your new home.
Presold New Home Guide0521PHASE 2 - BUILDSTEP 1AUTHORIZED TO STARTCongratulations! You have now completed Phase 1. You are now authorized to break ground on your new home. You will be contacted by your Production Manager to schedule your New Home Review and receive your rst construction update.STEP 2NEW HOME REVIEWDuring the Foundation Stage you will have a New Home Review with your Production Manager to review the build process.STEP 5NEW HOME ORIENTATIONIt is time to get introduced to your new home. We think you’ll make a great match!STEP 4FINAL MORTGAGE APPROVALYour lender will verify employment, credit score and bank statements. (A timely response to your lender’s request can equal a timely closing!) You will be notied by the Allen Edwin Closing Team fourteen (14) days prior to your scheduled close date.STEP 3HOME CONSTRUCTIONYour dream home is now becoming a reality. Your Production Manager will provideweekly updates as construction progresses on your home.STEP 6HOME COMPLETION AND CLOSINGWe have completed all the nal touches on your dream home and it is now a reality! Upon funding of your end loan you will receive the new keys to your Allen Edwin Home.STEP 7CUSTOMER CARE AND WARRANTY SERVICEIf any issues arise, all warranty requests can be submitted on-line at: www.allenedwin.com/homeowners-corner/customer-care/ During business hours you may also contact:To report an emergency please contact Allen Edwin Homes’ emergency number at (866) 644-4919. W. Michigan Customer Care: wmservice@allenedwin.com Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (269) 350-2117Indiana Customer Care: inservice@allenedwin.com Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (574) 892-6490East & Mid-Michigan Customer Care: emservice@allenedwin.com Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (248) 876-4238
0521Showcase New Home GuidePHASE 1 - PREPARESTEP 2LOAN APPLICATIONMake application with your lender within 3 days. At this time some non-preferred lenders will require an upfront application fee for your appraisal.STEP 3MORTGAGEAPPROVALSTEP 4HOME CONSTRUCTIONDepending on the stage of construction of your new home, a New Home Review may be scheduled with your Production Manager to review the remaining steps of the building process.Your lender should have your loan approval within 15 days of your loan application.STEP 1PURCHASE AGREEMENTCongratulations on the purchase of your new Allen Edwin Home! We have reviewed the included features of your home and the expected steps to closing.
Showcase New Home Guide0521PHASE 2 - CLOSESTEP 2NEW HOME ORIENTATIONIt is time to get introduced to your new home. We think you’ll make a great match!STEP 3HOME COMPLETION AND CLOSINGSTEP 4CUSTOMER CARE AND WARRANTY SERVICEWe have completed all the nal touches on your dream home and it’s now a reality! Upon funding of your end loan, you will receive the keys to your new Allen Edwin Home.STEP 1FINAL MORTGAGE APPROVALPrior to your anticipated closing date, the Allen Edwin Homes Closing Department will contact you and your lender to begin nalizing the process of closing on your new home. Respond immediately to any lender questions or requests as this is typically the cause for delays in closing on time. In the event you are not able to close by the scheduled closing date, \delayed closing fees of $75/day will be charged.If any issues arise, all warranty requests can be submitted on-line at: www.allenedwin.com/homeowners-corner/customer-care/ During business hours you may also contact:East & Mid-Michigan Customer Care: emservice@allenedwin.com Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (248) 876-4238W. Michigan Customer Care: wmservice@allenedwin.com Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (269) 350-2117To report an emergency please contact Allen Edwin Homes’ emergency number at (866) 644-4919.Indiana Customer Care: inservice@allenedwin.com Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (574) 892-6490
FOOTINGS & FOUNDATION• MATERIAL: Poured Concrete• HEIGHT OF WALL: 8’• HOUSE WALL THICKNESS: 8”• GARAGE WALL THICKNESS: 6” & 8”• DAMP PROOFING: Yes• EGRESS WINDOW: YesFLATWORK• INTERIOR: 3” Concrete• GARAGE FLOOR: 4” Concrete• DRIVEWAY: 3 1/2” Concrete• LEAD WALK: 3 1/2” Concrete, 3’ Width• GARAGE STEP: Concrete (per plan)• PATIO: Per PlanSTRUCTURAL FRAMING• EXTERIOR WALLS: 2x4• BEARING WALLS: 2x4 or 2x6• EXTERIOR SHEATHING: 7/16” OSB• INTERIOR & GARAGE WALLS: 2x4• ROOF SHEATHING: 7/16” OSB w/clips• FLOOR SYSTEM: Engineered I-Joist LP• ROOF SYSTEM: Engineered Trusses• HOUSE WRAP: REX® Wrap• CEILING HEIGHT: 8’• WARRANTY: 10 Year StructuralEXTERIOR TRIM (PER ELEVATION)• SIDING: Vinyl, Double 4• SHAKE: Vinyl• FRONT CORNER POSTS: White – 1 Piece, 3 1/2” Vinyl• REAR CORNER POSTS: White – 1 Piece, 3 1/2” Vinyl• GABLE VENT: White – Vinyl• WINDOW SURROUNDS: White – Vinyl• GARAGE DOOR SURROUND: White – Aluminum• SOFFIT: White – Vented Vinyl• FASCIA: White – Aluminum• PORCH POSTS & DOOR KICK: White – Composite• SHUTTER: VinylROOFING• SHINGLES: CERTAINTEED™ 30 Year Dimensional• COLOR: CERTAINTEED™ Weathered Wood• UNDERLAY: Synthetic felt• VENTING: Continuous Ridge Vent• FLASHING/ICE & WATER SHIELD: Per Code• DRIP EDGE: White – Aluminum• GUTTERS: Not IncludedDRYWALL• WALLS: 1/2” Gypsum• CEILINGS: 1/2” or 5/8” (per code)• FINISH: Walls Smooth, Ceilings Textured• GARAGE: Firetape Only (per code)PLUMBING• PIPING: PEX™• KITCHEN SINK: Stainless Steel• GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Switch and Outlet Only• FAUCETS: MOEN®• STOOL: Porcelain Round• SHOWER OR TUB/SHOWER: STERLING®• HOSEBIBS: 1 Included (per plan)• WATER HEATER: LOCHINVAR® Gas 40 Gallon Power Vent• LAUNDRY BOX: Included• POWDER ROOM SINK: STERLING® Pedestal (per plan)HVAC• FURNACE: Gas – CARRIER® 96% High Eciency Power Vent• A/C UNIT: 13 SEER• BATH EXHAUST FAN: Included• DRYER VENT: Included• RESNET™ CertifiedINSULATION• WALLS: R-13 Batts• CEILINGS: R-30 Blown In• GARAGE CEILING: R-38 Batts (if living space above)ELECTRICAL• ELECTRICAL: 100 Amp• PHONE & CABLE: 1 Each (1 each HR in attic)LIGHTING• MAIN LIVING AREAS: PROGRESS™ Satin Nickel• BATH ROOMS: PROGRESS™ Vanity Strip• BEDROOMS/CLOSETS: PROGRESS™ Satin Nickel• EXTERIOR: PROGRESS™ BlackEXTERIOR DOORS• FRONT: Steel – 6 Panel Masonite™• COMMON: Steel – 6 Panel Masonite™• REAR: Steel – Full Glass Masonite™• KNOBS: Kwikset™ Brushed ChromeOVERHEAD DOOR• 16X7 OR 9x7 (PER PLAN): Raised Panel UninsulatedWINDOWS• TYPE: SILVERLINE® White – Vinyl• GLASS: Insulated, LoE• SCREENS: Included• GRILLS: Std Front OnlyINTERIOR DOORS & TRIM• DOORS: MASONITE™ 6 Panel Textured – Hollow Core• HANDLES: Kwikset™ Brushed Chrome• PRIVACY LOCKS: Bathroom Doors Only• BI-FOLD HARDWARE: Satin Nickel Knob• DOOR CASING: Painted MDF – 2 1/4”• BASE: Painted MDF – 3” Colonial• HALF WALL: Painted MDF (per plan)INTERIOR PAINT• WALLS & CEILING: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS® Eggshell – Alabaster White• TRIM & DOORS: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS® Eggshell – Alabaster WhiteSHELVING• PANTRY: White Wire – 3 shelves• CLOSET: White Wire – Shelf w/ Hanging RodHARDWARE• VANITY MIRROR: Pencil Edge• PAPER HOLDER: Polished Chrome• MAILBOX: One Piece VinylCABINETS• STYLE/FINISH: ARISTOKRAFT® Flat Panel BirchCOUNTERTOPS• KITCHEN: Laminate, Postform• BATH ROOMS: Cultured MarbleFLOORING• CARPET/PAD: DREAMWEAVER® 5.5# Rebond• VINYL: Congoleum®APPLIANCES• ELECTRIC RANGE, HOOD, DISHWASHER: Whirlpool®LANDSCAPING• FRONT & REAR YARDS: Bulldozer finish final grade with tree removal roughly 25 feet around the perimeter of the home or to the approximate property boundary if that is less. PLEASE NOTE: All sites are not conducive for grading and tree removal due to easements,set-backs, and/or community or municipal restrictions. Builder, in its sole discretion, shall decide if clearing and grading less than 25 feet around the perimeter of the foundation is warranted.NOTE: Builder reserves the right to revise plans, designs, included features, options, and specifications without notice or obligation. Materials or products of similar quality (in Builder’s sole determination) may be substituted as a result of changes in municipal requirements, supplier or labor cost or availability, or for any other reason determined by Builder.Rev. 09/21included featuresINTEGRITY
COLLECTION:INTEGRITY1,253 – 2,278 SFFOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONAEHUSED HOMEUSED HOMEBUILDERMATERIALPoured ConcreteHEIGHT OF WALL8’HOUSE WALL THICKNESS8”GARAGE WALL THICKNESS6” & 8”DAMPROOFINGYesFLATWORKINTERIOR3” ConcreteGARAGE FLOOR4” ConcreteDRIVEWAY3 1/2” ConcreteLEAD WALK3 1/2” Concrete, 3’ WidthGARAGE STEP2 - 3’ Concrete StepsSTRUCTURAL FRAMINGEXTERIOR WALLS2x4BEARING WALLS2x4 or 2x6EXTERIOR SHEATHING7/16” OSBINTERIOR & GARAGE WALLS2x4ROOF SHEATHING7/16” OSB w/clipsFLOOR SYSTEMEngineered I-JoistROOF SYSTEMEngineered TrussesHOUSE WRAPYesCEILING HEIGHT8’ROOFINGAEHUSED HOMEUSED HOMEBUILDERSHINGLES30 Year DimensionalCOLORCERTAINTEED™ Weathered WoodUNDERL AY15# FeltVENTINGContinuous Ridge VentFLASHING/ICE & WATER SHIELDPer CodeDRIP EDGEWhite – AluminumEXTERIOR TRIM (PER ELEVATION)SIDINGVinyl, Double 4SHAKEVinylFRONT CORNER POSTSWhite – 1 Piece, 3 1/2” VinylREAR CORNER POSTSWhite – 1 Piece, 3 1/2” VinylGABLE VENTWhite – VinylWINDOW SURROUNDSWhite – VinylGARAGE DOOR SURROUNDWhite – AluminumSOFFITWhite – Vented VinylFASCIAWhite – AluminumPORCH POSTS & DOOR KICKWhite – CompositeSHUTTERVinylDRYWALLWALLS1/2” GypsumCEILINGS1/2” or 5/8” (per code)FINISHWalls Smooth – Ceilings TexturedGARAGEFiretape Only (per code)Clean open oorplans with money-saving energy eciency. Enjoy stress-free living the way you want to live.NOTE: Builder reserves the right to revise plans, designs, included features, options, and specifications without notice or obligation. Materials or products of similar quality (in Builder’s sole determination) may be substituted as a result of changes in municipal requirements, supplier or labor cost or availability, or for any other reason determined by Builder. Rev. 1/1/2020dare to compare
PLUMBINGAEHUSED HOMEUSED HOMEBUILDERPIPINGPEX™KITCHEN SINKStainless SteelGARBAGE DISPOSALSwitch and Outlet OnlyFAUCETSMOEN®STOOLPorcelain RoundSHOWER OR TUB/SHOWERSterlingHOSEBIBS1 Included (per plan)WATER HEATERGas 40 Gallon Power VentLAUNDRY BOXIncludedPOWDER ROOM SINKPedestal – Sterling (per plan)HVACFURNACEGas – 95% High Efficiency Power VentA/C UNIT13 SEERBATH EXHAUST FANIncludedDRYER VENTIncludedINSULATIONWALLSR-13 BattsCEILINGSR-30 BLOWN-INGARAGE CEILINGR-30 BATTS (if living space above)ELECTRICALELECTRICAL100 AmpPHONE & CABLE1 Each (1 each HR in attic)LIGHTINGMAIN LIVING AREASSatin NickelBATHROOMSVanity StripBEDROOMS/CLOSETSSatin NickelEXTERIORBlackEXTERIOR DOORSFRONTSteel – 6 PanelCOMMONSteel – 6 PanelREARSteel – Full GlassKNOBSBrushed ChromeOVERHEAD DOOR9x7 OR 9x16 (per plan)Raised Panel UninsulatedWINDOWSTYPESILVERLINE® by ANDERSEN White – VinylGLASSInsulated, LoESCREENSIncludedGRILLSStd Front OnlyINTERIOR DOORS & TRIMAEHUSED HOMEUSED HOMEBUILDERDOORS6 Panel Textured – Hollow CoreHANDLESBrushed ChromePRIVACY LOCKSBathroom Doors OnlyBI-FOLD HARDWARESatin Nickel KnobDOOR CASINGPainted MDF – 2 1/4”BASEPainted MDF – 3” ColonialHALF WALLPainted MDF (per plan)INTERIOR PAINTWALLS & CEILINGSHERWIN-WILLIAMS® Eggshell – WhiteTRIM & DOORSSHERWIN-WILLIAMS® Eggshell – WhiteSHELVINGPANTRYWhite Wire – 3 shelvesCLOSETWhite Wire – Shelf w/ Hanging RodHARDWAREVANITY MIRRORPencil EdgePAPER HOLDERPolished ChromeMAILBOXOne Piece VinylCABINETSSTYLE/FINISHARISTOKRAFT® Flat Panel OakCOUNTERTOPSKITCHENLaminate, PostformBATHROOMSCultured MarbleFLOORINGCARPET/PADDREAMWEAVER™ / 5.5# RebondVINYLCONGOLEUM®APPLIANCESRANGE, HOOD, DISHWASHERWHIRLPOOL™ – ElectricLANDSCAPINGFRONT & REAR YARDSBulldozer finish final grade with tree removal roughly 25 feet around the perimeter of the home or to the approximate property boundary if that is less. PLEASE NOTE: All sites are not conducive for grading and tree removal due to easements, set-backs, and/or community or municipal restrictions. Builder, in its sole discretion, shall decide if clearing and grading less than 25 feet around the perimeter of the foundation is warranted.