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The guy about to buy a 600K new build house with a two toned driveway would love everyone's opinions on the landscaping!

I posted two days ago about how the driveway on a new build home I'm supposed to buy this week is two different colors:

https://old.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/17sx27d/is_it_petty_for_me_to_expect_the_driveway_on_a/

That's because the builder poured the driveway, then ripped up the right half of it due to utilities access issues, then re-poured that half weeks later, presumably with a different mix. The two halves are thus different colors.

The comments I got were incredibly helpful. I'm deeply indebted to everyone who took the time to comment. The consensus of the replies seemed to be that this two toned driveway is not normal or generally acceptable in the building/real estate world.

I have a greater concern about the landscaping. Landscaping and sprinklers are included under the contract.

I visited the property Thursday after it rained a bit. I was dismayed to see a lot of mud, puddles, and dead sod/grass.

I made a quick one and half minute video of my walk around the property. Can you folks opine as to the landscaping?

I'm still scheduled to close this week, final walkthrough is Tuesday but I have made no final decisions on what to do.

Be sure to turn your volume up for the splashing sounds as I walk:

https://youtu.be/kXlyImw7A48?si=jV9TV7e6f4lNbPlH

I didn't expect a perfect "Ward Cleaver" lawn, but this backyard lawn seems messed up am I right? What amount of dead grass and moisture is normal in this situation? And what should I make of the puddles and standing water near the foundation?

The builder only put gutters on the front of the house. They consider all around gutters to be an upgrade that I didn't purchase. I was planning to put them on right after closing.

Thanks so much.

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