Buying, selling, financing, and furnishing your new home is a fun and exciting challenge. Look at the articles, columns, blog posts, radio shows and videos for advice on new construction home building. With these helpful home construction tips, building a new home is a whole lot easier.
Don’t Tell Real Estate Agent About Finances
When you're buying a home and working with a real estate agent you shouldn't share your personal finance information. In addition, if you're working with a real estate agent who represents the sellers, and you talk about how much you'd be willing to pay for the property the agent may be obligated to share that information with the sellers. It's enough to give your real estate agent a price range.
Baby Boomer Trends
With more than 70 million baby boomers heading into retirement over the next generation, developers are trying to figure out what kind of homes they're going to want to buy. Many boomers are demanding more -- and different -- housing choices. Baby boomers expect developers to provide recreational amenities like well designed work out rooms and conveniences like an in-building dry cleaner.
Where To Start With Investments In Empty Lots
A buyer is interested in investing in empty lots. By purchasing a vacant lot, a buyer is betting the value of the neighborhood will rise and the land will sell for a big payoff. Visiting to the local building department to determine the type of building that can be built and any potential zoning changes is a good place to start if you're looking to purchase empty lots.
More Baby Boomer Housing Options
With more than 70 million baby boomers heading into retirement over the next generation, developers are trying to figure out what kind of homes they're going to want to buy. Many boomers are demanding more -- and different -- housing choices. Baby boomers expect developers to provide recreational amenities like well designed work out rooms and conveniences like an in-building dry cleaner.
Builder And Lender Team Up For Mortgage Offer
Often new construction companies and builders partner with a lender. The only way to figure out if they are offering the best deal is to shop around to other lenders. Do your homework and research what the best lenders in your area are offering. Then, you can go to the builder's lender and negotiate the best deal possible.
Warranty Expires On New Home With Problems
A home buyer bought a home from a builder she hadn't heard of and found many problems. The builder is now avoiding the buyer's calls to request repairs. The warranty has now expired for the builder to repair problems, and the buyer wonders if she has any recourse.
Unclear Property Line Leads To Driveway Mistake
When you build a new home it's critical to understand the property lines. What happens if the builder creates your driveway on property that's not yours? You have to figure out who made the mistake and that party may be liable to fix it. You need to look at surveys, easements and the contract you used to buy the property. Then you can contact a real estate attorney to resolve this property mistake.
New Construction Needs Independent Inspector
A newly constructed home should be independently inspected at various points during the construction. The builder of the new construction should be aware of the home inspection and put it as a rider for both you and the builder to sign. Having a home inspection early will detect potential later problems in your new home.