Meridian Walk at Princeton — Local services in West Windsor

Buying at Meridian Walk at Princeton has been a frustrating experience, and I want to warn other buyers. Closing delays: My home was supposed to be ready in early summer but got pushed back until October. Toll Brothers’ contract allows up to a 180-day “excusable delay,” which left me stuck. I had no choice but to renew my lease for 12 more months—adding 9 months of wasted rent at above-market rates. Second—and more concerning—is the so-called “closing cost incentive.” This is the biggest trap. The advertised $xx,000 closing cost incentive is misleading. Toll Brothers Mortgage quoted me higher rates than outside lenders, then applied the $xxk as “points” to bring it back to par. One loan officer even admitted: “We always include the $xx,000 incentive when comparing to another lender.” In other words, the incentive has no real value. National average trick & pressure: I was told their rate looked good versus the national average, which is meaningless—like quoting average income while including Bill Gates. What matters is the par rate I can actually get. On top of that, I was warned: “You can use another lender, but you may not close on time.” For a first-time buyer, this felt like being cornered. Bottom line: Be extremely cautious with Toll Brothers Mortgage. Read reviews first (tons of negative experience with TB mortgage or TB construction/service department). Forget the “closing incentive” sales pitch—it’s not a true benefit. What looks like a bonus can quickly turn into a marketing tactic that leaves...

We’ve had several problems with the design studio’s work, even for upgrades we paid for (railing, light switches, and electrical connections). Basic items were either missed or installed incorrectly—causing damage to our light fixtures, a five-day delay in refrigerator installation due to outlet errors, and a 10-day delay for our dishwasher due to a wrong water connection.

On top of that, the HVAC room is producing an unusually loud sound, adding to the ongoing inconvenience.

Given the time, expense, and repeated mistakes, this has been extremely...