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Are my Covenants and Restrictions listed on this website? You will find most current covenants and restrictions listed under our "Current Home Owners" heading. For any other of our past subdivisions you can contact our office at (260) 489-4433 or thru our "Contact Us" page. [permalink] Can I use a REALTOR to represent me when I purchase a home? Yes. Lancia works with REALTORS^® and to represent our buyers. You can choose to work with a Lancia representative, who is a licensed real estate professional and a REALTOR^®, or use a real estate professional from another real estate office. The cost of your home does not change if you work with one of our agents, a cross-office agent or broker or come directly to the Lancia Homes office. [permalink] Can we make changes to one of Lancia's plans? Yes. Because Lancia’s homes are stick built, it gives you the flexibility to customize a floor plan to meet your needs. We can make rooms bigger, add features or almost anything possible. Nearly all of our homes are customized specifically for our homeowners. [permalink] Do you build outside of Lancia communities? Absolutely. Lancia builds both in our subdivisions and multibuilder communities or rural acreage. If you have a lot or acreage, give us a call at (260) 489-4433 or visit a model center. [permalink] Do you have completed homes available now? Yes. Visit the Available Homes section of our web site for a list of speculation homes. We have a range of prices, styles and locations available. Depending on how far along the construction is, you may even be able to pick some selections. Or choose a home that's finished, ready for you now. [permalink] Does Lancia build on acreage? Yes. Lancia Homes has plenty of experience building on rural acreage so we understand the needs of these homes and properties, including well and septic permits and installations. We have a construction supervisor dedicated to these “county jobs.” Visit any model center or call our office at (260) 489-4433 for more information. [permalink] Does Lancia Homes build custom homes? Yes. Lancia is happy to give you a quote for a floor plan you have or work with you to create a unique plan of your own. Lancia has built custom homes from 1,400 square feet to more than 6,500 square feet, including lake cottages. Call our office at (260) 489-4433 or visit any model center for more information. [permalink] How long does it take to build a home? The average construction time to build a home on a slab foundation is approximately 120 days. A home on a basement takes about 160-170 days. Obviously weather can postpone construction as can other events, but we make every attempt to minimize the effects of such delays. Lancia does have available homes under construction or ready fo move-in; check out the Homes Now section of our web site for a complete list. [permalink] How long has Lancia Homes been in business? Jim Lancia started building homes in Fort Wayne in 1975. Two years later, his brother Floyd, joined him. The two have been building throughout northeast Indiana and far northwest Ohio ever since. In that time, Lancia Homes has developed relationships with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to give you the best home at the best possible price. [permalink] We're moving to Fort Wayne from out of state, but we want to build. How does that work? It is helpful if you can come to Fort Wayne to sign the necessary paperwork and make your selections. We can do all of this in one visit to our office. However, we have built homes for people who can’t make regular trips to Ft. Wayne. We use electronic communication and mail to stay in touch. Call our office at (260) 489-4433 for more information or visit the Contact Us section of our web site. [permalink] What does the base price of the home include? Lancia’s base price provides a total home package. Each home series has different standard features, but includes all painting, flooring, cabinets and fixtures. At closing, your new home will be ready for move-in. Lancia’s base price does not include the lot/land, site development or additional options. For a complete list of included features in each of Lancia's three home series, visit the "What's included" FAQs in the home construction category. [permalink] What's included in a Classic Series home? All of Lancia homes, regardless of series, include a complete home package. Below is a list of features included with the Classic Series. Energy-Saving Features . Gas forced-air furnace with up to 92.1%-efficiency and lifetime warranty on heat exchanger . Andersen® 400 series thermopane wood windows with vinyl cladding and Low-E4 argon-filled glass with an exterior coating that stays cleaner, dries faster and has up to 99% less water spots . High-performance Puron® central air conditioning . Heatilator® direct-vent gas log fireplace with brick face and raised hearth or ceramic surround with flush hearth . Energy-saving programmable thermostat . R-45 attic insulation . R-13 batt insulation with insulated sheathing, exceeding the international model energy code . Foam insulation around all exterior doors, windowsand electrical outlets on exterior walls . Insulated corners and headers Construction Features . 2-year Lancia Quality Promise . 10-year RWC® home warranty . Manabloc plumbing system . Custom wiring placement for furniture arrangement . 52-gallon electric water heater . Poured, insulated concrete foundation . Stick-built wood framing . Continuous ridge-vent attic exhaust . Nailed and glued tongue-and-groove subfloor . Sealed sillplates Lifestyle and Design Features . Structured wiring with 3 phone ports, 3 TV ports and 3 data ports, prewired for cable or satellite TV . Vaulted or cathedral ceilings (depending on home plan) . High efficiency 4" media air filter with MERV 8 filtration rating filtering particles as small as 0.3 microns . Choice of floor coverings . Choice of decorative interior and exterior light fixtures . Dexter by Schlage® doorknobs . Door chime . Electric smoke detectors with battery back-up Exterior Features . Fiber cement siding on front of home . Brick with hand-tooled and brushed mortar joints on garage columns . Maintenance-free 0.042 gauge vinyl siding on sides and rear of home . 25-year CertainTeed® fiberglass shingles . Poured 10' x 12' concrete patio . Poured 5,000 psi concrete driveway . Curved walk from driveway to home . Insulated fiberglass front door . Three exterior electric outlets . Two anti-siphon freezeproof sillcocks . Graded and seeded lawn with custom seed blend (Standard in Lancia communities) . Yard light wiring . Baked-enamel seamless aluminum gutters . Maintenance-free vinyl soffit overhangs and aluminum fascia Interior Features . Painted woodwork and 6-panel Jeld-wen® doors . Spanish lace ceilings . Overhead lights in bedrooms . Wire shelving in closets . Painted walls with tinted primer using Sherwin-Williams® products . Aluminum window screens . Electric dryer connection . Andersen® Narroline® 6' sliding patio door (per plan) . Attic access (per plan) Kitchen Features . Kenmore® electric range with self-cleaning oven . Kenmore® microwave/range hood with fan . Kenmore® dishwasher . Choice of cloud light . Stainless-steel double basin sink . Kitchen sink sprayer . Garbage disposal . Electric range connection . Plumbing for ice maker . Choice of HomeCrestT cabinets with crown molding . Choice of cabinet hardware . Choice of laminate countertops . Choice of vinyl flooring Bathroom Features . Vanities or pedestal sink . Choice of vinyl or carpet . Plate glass mirror in each bath . White china bathroom sinks . Moen® Chateau® faucets . White fiberglass tubs and showers . Moen® bathroom accessories . Water-saver toilets . Low Sone vented exhaust fans Garage Features . 2-car insulated, finished garage including drywall, trim and pegboard . Garage door opener with two remote controls . Overhead Door® Model 381 baked enamel steel-paneled insulated garage door Basement Features (optional) . Poured 8" concrete walls . Watchdog Waterproofing® system with 10-year transferable warranty . Sump pump with drainage system . Interior studding and insulation on outside walls . I-joists (per plan) Features subject to change without notice. [permalink] What's included in a Legacy Series home? All of our homes, regardless of series, are a complete home package. Below is a list of features included in the Legacy Series: Energy-Saving Features . Gas forced-air furnace with up to 92.1%-efficiency . MW® low-maintenance vinyl windows with Low-e, argon-filled glass . High-performance Puron® central air conditioning . Energy-saving programmable thermostat . R-45 attic insulation . R-13 batt insulation with insulated sheathing, exceeding the international model energy code . Foam insulation around all exterior doors, windows and electrical outlets on exterior walls . Insulated corners and headers Construction Features . 2-year Lancia Quality Promise . 10-year RWC® home warranty . Manabloc plumbing system . Custom wiring placement for furniture arrangement . 52-gallon electric water heater . Poured, insulated concrete foundation . Stick-built wood framing . Continuous ridge-vent attic exhaust . Nailed and glued tongue-and-groove subfloor . Sealed sillplates Lifestyle and Design Features . Vaulted or cathedral ceilings (depending on home plan) . 3 telephone jacks with Cat 5 wire . 3 cable TV openings with RG6 wire . High efficiency 4" media air filter with MERV 8 filtration rating filtering particles as small as 0.3 microns . Choice of floor coverings . Choice of decorative interior and exterior light fixtures . Door chime . Dexter by Schlage® doorknobs . Electric smoke detectors with battery back-up Exterior Features . Maintenance-free 0.042 gauge vinyl siding . 25-year fiberglass shingles . Poured 8' x 10' concrete patio . Poured 5,000 psi concrete driveway . Curved walk from driveway to home . Insulated fiberglass front door . Three exterior electric outlets . Two anti-siphon freezeproof sillcocks . Graded and seeded lawn with custom seed blend (Standard in Lancia communities) . Maintenance-free vinyl soffit overhangs and aluminum fascia . Baked-enamel seamless aluminum gutters Interior Features . Painted woodwork . Six-panel Jeld-wen® doors . Overhead lights in bedrooms . Wire shelving in closets . Painted walls with tinted primer using Sherwin-Williams® products . Spanish lace ceilings . Window screens . Electric dryer connection . Vinyl sliding patio door (per plan) . Attic access (per plan) Kitchen Features . Kenmore® electric range with self-cleaning oven . Kenmore® range hood with fan with wiring for future microwave hood . Kenmore® dishwasher . Stainless-steel double basin sink . Kitchen sink sprayer . Garbage disposal . Cloud light . Electric range connection . Plumbing for ice maker . Choice of HomeCrestT cabinets with soffit "A" molding . Choice of cabinet hardware . Choice of laminate countertops . Choice of vinyl flooring Bathroom Features . Vanities . Plate glass mirror in each bath . White china bathroom sinks . Choice of vinyl or carpet . Moen® Chateau® faucets . Moen® bathroom accessories . White fiberglass tubs and showers . Water-saver toilets . Low Sone vented exhaust fans Garage Features . 2-car insulated, finished garage including drywall and pegboard . Garage door opener with two remote controls . Overhead Door® Model 381 baked enamel steel-paneled insulated garage door Basement Features (optional) . Poured 8" concrete walls . Watchdog Waterproofing® system with 10-year transferable warranty . Sump pump with drainage system . Interior studding and insulation on outside walls . I-joists (per plan) Features subject to change without notice. [permalink] What's included in a Village Series/Renaissance Pointe home? All of our homes, regardless of series, are a complete home package. Below is a list of features included in the Village Series/Renaissance Pointe homes: Energy-Saving Features Bryant® Plus 90™ gas forced-air furnace with up to 95.5%-efficiency and lifetime warranty on heat exchanger MW® low-maintenance vinyl windows with low-e, argon-filled glass and window stools High-performance 13-SEER central air conditioning Energy-saving programmable thermostat R-45 attic insulation R-13 batt insulation with insulated sheathing, exceeding the international model energy code Foam insulation around all exterior doors, windows and electrical outlets on exterior walls Insulated corners and headers Construction Features 2-year Lancia Quality Promise 10-year RWC® home warranty PEX tube plumbing 12” overhangs and eaves Custom wiring placement for furniture arrangement (per code) 52-gallon electric water heater Poured, insulated concrete foundation Stick-built wood framing with finger-jointed studs Continuous ridge-vent attic exhaust Nailed and glued tongue-and-groove subfloor Sealed sillplates Exterior Features CertainTeed®’s premium Restoration Smooth™0.044 gauge vinyl siding 25-year CertainTeed® fiberglass shingles Architectural columns on front porch Poured 16’ x 15’ 5,000 psi concrete driveway Poured 20’ x 20’ footered concrete pad for future garage 4’ front walk from public walk to home 30” walk from parking pad to home Smooth insulated fiberglass front door Transom window with etched house number Front porch and back porch light with dusk-to-dawn photo cell Mailbox Three exterior electric outlets Two anti-siphon freeze-proof sillcocks Sodded front yard with graded and seeded back and side lawns Landscaping package of one tree and eight shrubs Baked-enamel seamless aluminum gutters Maintenance-free vinyl soffit overhangs and aluminum fascia Interior Features 9’ first-floor ceilings Painted woodwork and arched 2-panel Jeld-Wen® doors Spanish lace ceilings Poplar 2 3/4” casing and 5 1/2” base trim Trimmed windows with ledge Stained signature handrail with painted balusters (per plan) Overhead lights in bedrooms Wire shelving in closets Painted walls with tinted primer using Glidden® products Window screens Electric dryer connection Deadbolt lock(s) Vinyl sliding patio door (per plan) Attic access Lifestyle and Design Features Structured wiring with 3 phone ports, 3 TV ports and 3 data ports, prewired for FiOS, cable or satellite TV Tray ceiling in master bedroom (per plan) High efficiency 4” media air filter with MERV 8 filtration rating, filtering particles as small as 0.3 microns Return air duct in each bedroom Choice of floor coverings Choice of decorative interior light fixtures Schlage® doorknobs Door chime Electric smoke detectors with battery back-up Carbon monoxide detector on each floor Kitchen Features Kenmore® electric range with self-cleaning oven Kenmore® microwave/range hood with fan Kenmore® dishwasher Choice of cloud light Stainless-steel double basin sink Kitchen sink sprayer Garbage disposal Electric range connection Plumbing for ice maker HomeCrest™ cabinets with crown molding Choice of cabinet hardware Choice of laminate countertops Choice of vinyl flooring Bathroom Features Vanity or pedestal sink Choice of vinyl or carpet Plate glass mirror in each bath White china bathroom lavs Moen® Chateau® faucets White fiberglass tubs and showers Moen® bathroom accessories Water-saver toilets Vented exhaust fans Basement Features (per plan) Poured 8” concrete walls Watchdog Waterproofing® system with 10-year transferable warranty Sump pump with drainage system Interior studding and insulation on outside walls I-joists or 2”x10” floor joists Garage Features (optional) 20’ x 20’ 2-car studded, unfinished garage Garage door opener 3 exterior dusk-to-dawn coach lights Service door Overhead Door® baked enamel steel-paneled garage door Features subject to change without notice. [permalink] What's included in a Windsor Series home? All Lancia homes, regardless of series, are a complete home package. Below is a list of features included in Windsor Series homes: Energy-Saving Features • Gas forced-air furnace with up to 92.1%-efficiency and lifetime warranty on heat exchanger • Andersen® 400 Series casement thermopane wood windows with vinyl cladding and Low-E4 argon-filled glass with an exterior coating that stays cleaner, dries faster and has up to 99% less water spots • High-performance Puron® central air conditioning • Heatilator® direct-vent gas log fireplace with brick face and raised hearth or ceramic surround with flush hearth • Energy-saving programmable thermostat • R-45 attic insulation • R-13 batt insulation with insulated sheathing, exceeding the international model energy code • Foam insulation around all exterior doors, windows and electrical outlets on exterior walls • Insulated corners and headers Construction Features • 2-year Lancia Quality Promise • 10-year RWC® home warranty • Manabloc plumbing system • Custom wiring placement for furniture arrangement • 52-gallon electric water heater (66-gallon electric water heater included with jetted tubs) • Poured, insulated concrete foundation • Stick-built wood framing • Continuous ridge-vent attic exhaust • Nailed and glued tongue-and-groove subfloor • Sealed sillplates Lifestyle and Design Features • Structured wiring with 3 phone ports, 3 TV ports and 3 data ports, prewired for cable or satellite TV • Security system • High efficiency 4” media air filter with MERV 8filtration rating filtering particles as small as 0.3 microns • Vaulted or cathedral ceilings (depending on home plan) • Choice of floor coverings • Choice of decorative interior and exterior light fixtures • Door chime • Dexter by Schlage® doorknobs • Electric smoke detectors with battery back-up Exterior Features • Fiber cement siding and brick with hand-tooled and brushed mortar joints on front of home (based on elevation) • Maintenance-free 0.042 gauge vinyl siding on sides and rear • 30-year dimensional fiberglass shingles • Poured 12’ x 12’ concrete patio • Poured 5,000 psi concrete driveway • Curved walk from driveway to home • Insulated fiberglass front door • Exterior lights • Three exterior electric outlets • Two anti-siphon freezeproof sillcocks • Graded and seeded lawn with custom seed blend (Standard in Lancia communities) • Yard light • Maintenance-free vinyl soffit overhangs and aluminum fascia • Baked-enamel seamless aluminum gutters Interior Features • Painted woodwork with Lancia’s exclusive Signature trim and six-panel Jeld-wen® doors OR stained woodwork and six-panel pine doors • Spanish lace ceilings • Overhead lights in bedrooms • Choice of wood composite or wire shelving in closets • Painted walls with tinted primer using Sherwin-Williams® products • Aluminum window screens • Gas and electric dryer connections • Vinyl-clad sliding patio door or steel atrium door (per plan) • Attic access with pull-down stairs (per plan) Kitchen Features • Kenmore® smooth-top electric range with self-cleaning oven • Kenmore® microwave/range hood with fan • Kenmore® dishwasher • 4 recessed can lights or California light • Stainless-steel double basin sink • Kitchen sink sprayer • Garbage disposal • Gas and electric range connections • Plumbing for ice maker • Choice of custom Grabill cabinets • Choice of cabinet hardware • Choice of laminate countertops • Choice of vinyl flooring Bathroom Features • Vanities or pedestal sink • Choice of vinyl or carpet • Plate glass mirror in each bath • White china bathroom sinks, double lavs (per plan) • Choice of Moen® Chateau® style faucets • White fiberglass tubs and showers • White insulated garden tub with jets (per plan) • Moen® bathroom accessories • Water-saver toilets • Low Sone vented exhaust fans Garage Features • 2-car insulated, finished garage including drywall and pegboard • Garage door opener with two remote controls • Overhead Door® Model 391 baked enamel steel-paneled insulated garage door Basement Features (optional) • Poured 8” concrete walls • Watchdog Waterproofing® system with 10-year transferable warranty • Sump pump with drainage system • Interior studding and insulation on outside walls • I-joists (per plan) Features subject to change without notice. [permalink] Where does Lancia Homes build? Lancia Homes builds throughout northeast Indiana and the northwest edge of Ohio. Our building radius is approximately an hour's drive from the Allen County Memorial Coliseum. Contact us if the location is slightly over an hour; we can build outside that area on a case-by-case basis. [permalink] Will we have any unexpected costs added while building our home? Lancia Homes believes in not hiding any costs or expenses. When you sign a building construction agreement, we will outline the exact costs and allowances (if any). If you add any options while the home is under construction, we will create a change work order that spells out the additional costs. Both the homeowner and Lancia sign the work order. Surprises are fun for birthdays, not home building. [permalink]

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