The Reserve at Long Lake Ranch is a nice master-planned community located in the northwest Tampa in…read moreLutz off State Road 54, near where North Dale Mabry merges with US 41 and turns into Land O Lakes Boulevard with easy access to the Suncoast Parkway and the i75. The Reserve at Long Lake Ranch is a simple and cozy gated community that was built not long ago at 1692 Nature View Drive in Lutz, Florida and listed for buying right now. The property is developed by M/I Homes, one of the nation's leading builders of single-family homes, having sold over 113,100 homes. Each house in The Reserve at Long Lake Ranch community varies in size from 1,556 square to 4,445 square feet. Kitchens& bathrooms come with granite countertops and the kitchen has steel appliances. Students who live in The Reserve at Long Lake Ranch will attend these highly rated schools in the Pasco County School System: Lake Myrtle Elementary, Charles S. Rushe Middle, and Sunlake High. Community Amenities include: Tennis Court Pool Poolside Cabanas Lakeside Dock Lakeside Walking Trails Basketball Court Kids Play Ground Park Club House Probably the best thing about this community is that it is not too close to major roads and quiet. The Long Lake Ranch's community tennis courts are always packed with leagues playing and the pool is always busy so it is nice that the reserve has extra courts and a pool that is not crazy busy. I particularly enjoyed the lakeside walking trails and the shade offered by the poolside cabanas. The community's website said this place was gated but other than the club house, the community is not gated. The back entrance to this place is not lit at all coming from 54 or from Land O Lakes Boulevard and is a bit scary to drive through because you don't know if a deer will jump out. The main entrance is a bit better lit but is a bit more out of the way. The streets seem to be a bit less wide than standard which poses a challenge when people park on the sides of the curb. If you're looking for a nice community in the Lutz, Land O Lakes area, I can definitely recommend the Reserve at Long Lake Ranch with the exception of what I noted above!

Worst homebuilder in town. Wouldn't recommend the subpar, cheap, and crappy homes they build after…read morewhat we have been through. They stand by absolutely nothing they put their name on. Did I mention how incredibly bad they are? Absolutely horrible...

Tips for buying a Mobley house: 1. Consider any other…read morebuilder first. This is a terrible company with poor communication that uses intimidation to push through shoddy craftsmanship. Example: We requested a repair of a wall after the building manager had ignored my emails for weeks and then tiled over the drywall. Our original blueprint said to have the showerhead centered over the niche, but did not specify where on the wall the niche would go. We, being first time builders, assumed they would do it in a way that make sense, and didn't think to second guess this. As a result, they put the niche far down the wall so the two showerheads sprayed in more or less the same area, and yet it was per the contract because the showerhead was "centered over the niche." The only time we heard from Marc Mobley he said "If they didn't make the selection and are filing false claims with the BBB [I filed a TRUE claim with the BBB], then we need to cancel the contract. Please let me know where to wire the deposit funds, and I will do it today." As in, "if they continue to fight us on it we will just take the house from them." 2. Unfortunately, Mobley knows it's a bad company, so he buys in places people want to live. If you want the lot, you are married to this builder. In this scenario, the best option is to pay Mobley as little money as possible. During the build, we had to remind and prove that we had paid for major upgrades that were not being done. The details in our house are shoddy - the drywall, the paint around outlets, the joining in the floor, the molding, it all looks as you'd expect, like it was done by people who don't care about quality, just the number of houses finished. I recommend taking credits for things during the build and finding a better company to come do it for you cheaper and better after close. You can also negotiate upgrade money into your contract price (even at the housing explosion peak 2021, we got 20k in there, so I am sure you can do better). This is free money they give you toward all the things beyond the "Mobley standard." 3. Protect yourself. Hire an independent inspector, take photos, and demand photographs of the fixes. It was incredibly satisfying when our building manager answered a question with "yeah I don't know, that just happens," and our independent inspector was able to say "no, this happens because there was a mistake during install." Also have your realtor walk through the house with you as often as they are willing. Bring them on your blue tape day to notice shoddy workmanship. Regarding blue tape day - bring a marble to check your floors, bring a phone charger to check outlets, and take your own notes. Check EVERYTHING. 4. You have a grace year where they are still responsible for their errors. We got a LOT fixed in that time. A few examples: All our toilets were backing up and gurgling, there were multiple large holes left in drywall with smaller nicks around outlets and light fixtures. Caulking had not been re-touched and in some places had not been done at all. Tiles were installed upside down. The flooring people came back no less than 5 times to fix warping and pulling up from the foundation, and the floors are still uneven. At one point Kirk and our manager Reg came to our house and said that "Everything was to code." Not only did they not even bring a measuring tape into the house, but they couldn't actually tell me what code standards were. After further research, it was not to code. This could have been a lawsuit, but I just had them give me the materials to fix it myself. Be vigilant. We had a leak in our roof appear at 16 months after close, but since it was after 12 months, Kirk simply ignored emails and phone calls. 5. Know thy enemy. Even after dealing with them for 18 months, I don't know how much of it was malice and how much was ineptitude. As long as you know that they will try to take advantage of you at every turn, you can stay on top of them. Good luck.

Brenda saw a post i made on Nextdoor app where i expressed needing help with finding rental…read moreproperties in my area that fit our criteria because we were having a difficult time navigating this process , she went out of her way to help me and give me as much information as she could and sent me some properties that we could go tour on our own, She does not do rental properties but i wanted to write this review to acknowledge her character, and if I was buying a house I would want someone who genuinely cares about people and who shows kindness. She is a good person and that has a lot of value to me. Thank you !!!

From the owner: Through experience, Brenda strives to deliver exceptional guidance to real estate buyers and…read moresellers during an exciting, but stressful time. As a real estate agent, she is able to offer a wealth of knowledge, strong negotiating skills, a successful marketing plan, while listening and understanding your individual needs, ensuring that you have a great customer experience. As a Florida transplant from Illinois, she understands what it is like to make that long-distance move. She has been here in Florida since 2012 and enjoying the fact that you do not have to shovel Sunshine. She is a certified Military Relocation Specialists. Helping those who have served. Contact her real estate agency today.

Brandon designed, project managed, and completed our house from vision through construction. Since…read morewe relocated from another state, trust and communication was very important. Throughout the process, the company delivered a high level of customer service that included prompt and open communication when needed, helping me make good decisions, and providing the highest standards of quality. Brandon's high standard of professional ethics and professional conduct were equally notable. I highly recommend this company.

From the owner: Build the luxury home you've always dreamed of having with Boss & Mennie. As Tampa Bay's premier…read morehome builder, we've established a reputation for completing projects with relentless attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship. Here, our goal isn't to meet your expectations. It's to exceed them. We do that by going above and beyond to bring your vision to life from our initial concept discussions to putting on the final touches. So don't wait to realize the custom home of your dreams. Let us help you make it happen.