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Buying a New Build Home
Buying a new construction home, while once touted as a wise investment toward building generational wealth, has become quite a scary prospect to first-time buyers. The entire process is confusing, the market is a mess. Home buying is a huge financial process and, like any other, there are steps you should take to reach your goal. While it's natural to be anxious about buying a new build home, take the time to follow the steps and before you know it, you'll be in your own homeFinancing Your New Home
One of the most vital tasks in the home buying process is figuring out how much custom home or semi-custom home you can afford, and then finding a lender to loan you money at an attractive rate and good terms. You will need cash for the down payment and closing costs unless you’re working with our agents at NewBuilt.RealEstate™ offers closing cost assistance. If you’re on a tight budget, consider a loan from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
Determining how much you can afford and then getting financing for your purchase are the first considerations when buying a home. Before you can look for that perfect kitchen, you need to make sure it fits your budget. To determine what you can afford you’ll need to calculate your:
- Current debt
- Available cash for a down payment
- Monthly income
- Other ongoing monthly expenses
If you are working with our agent, you’ll have the option to talk to a Mortgage Broker who can sit down with you to review your credit. If it needs to improve before you apply for a loan, they can help you create a plan to help increase you credit score and chances of qualifying for the best mortgage lender for new construction homes.
Decide on a Neighborhood
If you have children, proximity to your preferred schools may a major deciding factor. You may also want a location that provides a quicker commute to work. Decide on several areas and talk to your NewBuilt.RealEstate™ agent to run a quick check on housing prices to make sure you can afford to live there. We will help you make a list of at least three neighborhoods that you’re interested in seeing.
Consider the Reputation of Home Builder
Well-known, experienced home builders are very transparent about their construction process and how they operate You can ask them to share the contact details of their previous clients who’ve bought newly constructed home as proof of their capabilities, and most builders will be happy to do it Your NewBuilt.RealEstate™ agents can help you connect to the leading national builders and their customers to get an accurate ides about their work before you sign the purchase agreement. We conduct a professional home inspection to verify the competence and trustworthiness of every builder we partner with, so you don’t have to.
Keep in mind that even the best builders and contractors may sometimes make errors. That’s why you should always look carefully at the builder’s warranty options. Make sure the new home warranty covers all the work they have done.
Review The Contract Diligently
Go over your contract meticulously and involve your attorney or NewBuilt.RealEstate™ agent if necessary to ensure you don’t miss any crucial items As your own home buyer’s agent, we can incorporate addendums in the purchase contract to project your rights.
Having worked with thousands of clients, we know that when buying new construction, you are at the mercy of the builder’s schedule. We can include a clause in the contract stating the completion date of the construction, a refund amount if the builder fails to meet their deadlines, and a cancellation clause. Once the construction is complete and before you make the final payment, your NewBuilt.RealEstate™ realtor will also check for any incorrect damaged, or unfinished.
Evaluate the Home Energy Efficiency
The biggest disadvantage in buying an existing home is that you may not get exactly what you want. The outdated floor plan, small kitchen, and half baths may not be as functional as you like. Unless you find an existing home that is in perfect condition and has every feature you want, you'll have to spend additional money on repairs, remodeling landscaping, and decorating.
There are a lot of advantages to buying a newly constructed home. For one, it is more energy efficient, especially with the new energy codes including LED light fixtures and better HVAC (heating, cooling, ventilation), air filtration, and insulation standards. The NewBuilt.RealEstate™ portfolio consists of many home builders in Texas who comply with the latest energy efficiency codes during the building process.
Unlike existing properties built over 10-20 years ago, a new custom home is built to the latest local building codes so you don't have to worry about toxic home construction materials or health concerns like mold, lead paint, or asbestos.
Convenience
Save time and experience home buying the easy way. Skip the time it takes to drive searching for the perfect builder or home and let us research and find you the perfect match.
Competitiveness
Get access to the latest homes even before they hit the market. Our agents specialize in market intelligence and call builders daily to learn about the newest and upcoming homes.
Cost Savings
Our partners and promotions make hitting your financial goals a reality. Learn which mortgage saves you tens of thousands of dollars and know when and how to get preapproved.
Peace of Mind
We genuinely care about helping you protect your family. You can feel confident knowing every builder is vetted to make sure they’re reliable, reputable, and on a mission to serve you.
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… I felt like he really put us at ease with what to do, he walked us through the process, and really broke it down to where we could understand what we were getting into. Every time we would run into an obstacle, he would tackle it. We had a lot of constraints in our situation and he just thought outside the box and worked through it… He made the impossible seem possible.
Garibay Family Newly Weds
… We hit it off really well right away, I felt like I could be really open and honest with him, I told him everything that we were looking for and what we needed and how we needed it done and Roberto did all of that and more… Not only have we found a really wonderful and trusted Realtor we also have a new friend.
Landis Family US Veteran
It was fun getting to visit different model homes, Roberto really took initiative and did his due diligence when it came to finding the right home for us. His team is extremely helpful, they answered all my questions and made me feel at ease the entire time. The whole process was much easier than I expected and could not have been any smoother.
Barrios FamilyFirst Time Home Buyers
Roberto used his very easy to get along with personality to help secure extra “goodies” from the builder all just by being himself. In a ten-minute conversation … the builder threw in stainless steel appliances, blinds throughout the house, and their smart home package. His passion for real estate really shows in everything he does. I highly recommend Roberto and his work!
Munoz Family Growing Family
We worked with Roberto to purchase our first home several years back and contacted him about our options to upsize. We sat down with him as to explore our options and were extremely grateful we did. We never considered keeping our first home and renting it out. Now we have a beautiful new home and a great new investment all thanks to Roberto.
Truax FamilyUpsizing
It was comforting knowing Roberto and his team were on the ground preparing for our arrival. The stress of moving from out of state coupled with building a new home was made painless working with an experienced team like Roberto’s.
Johnson FamilyRelocating
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