Meeting the Builder

So we finally got a chance to meet with the builder. His name is Mike Dupont and we are VERY excited to be working with him. He has wonderful credentials and is extremely professional. So about the house....
We were thrilled to hear that we are basically going to be getting the house for a set price (based on our offer and their counteroffers, etc) and then all of the finishes will be picked based on allowances. For example, say he spent $15000 on flooring, I can pick out any flooring I want as long as I stay around $15000. If I go over, we pay out of pocket for the difference, If we go under that amount, we can put that money towards another aspect of the home. I don't think there will be too many structural changes that I will make, just a few minor things here and there. As far as the finishes go, They will all be different. I plan to change all of the paint colors, flooring, fireplace mantel, fixtures, lighting, cabinetry, counter tops, and appliances.
We picked out the lot that the house will be on. It is in the same neighborhood, but on the other side. The way the house is laid out, we had to pick another lot on a curve; which is fine with us, because that means a bigger yard. To our surprise, Mike will be able to have the house completed withing 4-5 months of signing all of the papers! We were expecting at least 9! We hope; however, that we can push it back a bit and move in at the end of November. We need to wait for Jeff to finish that semester of school and his turn around at work. It seems like everything is just falling into place. I know everything happens for a reason, so I know that this move is right.
I can not wait to start this project. I think it will be a lot of fun and it is right up my alley. I plan to have a party once we move it, and you all are invited!