We've signed the contract and given the down payment. They've bought the property that we picked out. We didn't like any of the lots that they already had so they said find one we do like and they would purchase it for us. So we did.
We've got the plans for the pool worked out. It will be done when the house is done. The pool company and the builder works together. The pool starts getting built when the roof goes on so the timeline matches up.
The special cable stuff has been finalized. We are getting Cat6 throughout the house. Each room will have a drop. I won't have to be online with wifi.

Ethernet all the way. Security cameras (8) spec'd out. A central wifi router set in the ceiling in the living room for any visitors and the ipad/ tablet users.
Also getting speakers for music in the living room and out on the back. Hubby is geeked cuz he is getting most of the stuff he has always wanted. He is such the tech guy.
We drove out to it Saturday and saw that they have stakes in the four corners. Not sure if they are survey or water/utility. Power is above ground and there is no natural gas in the area. The only places that actually have gas lines are the HOA developments. We did Not want to be in a HOA community.
We are in the black hole of the process right now. Stuff is going on behind the scenes.... Drawings to be submitted, permits to be applied for... that kind of stuff.
We don't expect to see any movement on clearing the lot till about mid to end of September. Once they start that.....about 4 months before the house is ready.