If you are building a home from the ground up, the pricing works like this: Lot Premium + Base Price of the Home + Additional Upgrades = final purchase price If you [...]

The estimated budget for closing costs tends to fluctuate, but as a general guideline, allocating around 2% of the home’s purchase price is advisable. For instance, if the final purchase price is [...]

When budgeting for your new home, keep in mind there are several items that builders may not include in the home. These are items such as: *Landscaping *Window Coverings *Refrigerator *Washer and [...]

Building a new home offers a myriad of benefits compared to purchasing a resale home. One of the key advantages is customization. When building from scratch, homeowners have the freedom to tailor [...]

Life happens! And *sometimes* builders are sympathetic. It really depends on the market and the house itself. If it is a seller’s market and there is a lot of demand for the [...]

In Colorado, builders have 2 years to complete the home.

Likely no. And if they do, it will cost you. Builders have to submit the structural plans to the city and county before they can begin construction. If they need to make [...]

Each builder works a little differently, but they will all require you prequalify either with their in-house mortgage company or their selected lender. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE THEIR LENDER. However, in most [...]

This one varies by builder. Most builders offer a 1, 2-5, and 10-year warranty. The one-year warranty is like a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Within that first year, the builder will come back and [...]

Absolutely! My recommendation is to visit on Sundays when there are fewer contractors working on the home. Always let your builder know when you plan to visit the site as for many [...]