If your builder offers you allowances, like on flooring that you plan on purchasing elsewhere, it’s important to know the limitations of these deals.
What is Single-Close Financing and Why You Should Consider It When Building New
A construction-to-permanent financing automatically switches to permanent financing once your home is completed. It’s important to choose the right builder before you take on such a loan.
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Escrow Accounts Explained
Most people wonder why escrow accounts are necessary. An escrow account allows homeowners to pay bills, such as property taxes and homeowners insurance, over a 12-month period, rather than in one lump sum.
Crystal Lagoons: The Next Great Amenity?
NewHomeSource explores Crystal Lagoons, a cutting edge amenity, poised to take new home communities by storm.
What to Expect at Your New Home’s Final Inspection
Many builders allow for a final walkthrough inspection for you to identify any issues or concerns in your new home. Do you know what to expect in yours?
Don’t Ignore the ‘Quiet Period’
It’s important that you don’t take on any new debt or make other changes to your financial profile during the “quiet period” — the time between your mortgage approval and the date you actually close on your house.
Getting Your Security Deposit Back
NewHomeSource has some tips and tricks to get your security deposit back from your landlord as you move into your first home.
Who Really Owns Your Home?
Before you decide how the title for your home will be held, you should explore all of your options and make sure you fully understand each.
Deducting Moving Expenses
Moving can mean some tax deductions, but it’s important to know when those deductions apply to you.
Living in the HOA: Most Home Owners Like Their Home Owner Association
A recent study found that those who have a home owners association are quite happy with their community, citing HOA rules as a way to protect property values.
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Here’s Why Building Green is the Future of New Homes
Green building is the future of the new home building industry. NewHomeSource explores why builders who don’t go green will get left behind.
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First-Time Homebuyers Have Access to Many Downpayment Assistance Resources
If you’re a first time homebuyer, there are a wide range of down payment assistance programs that can help you get into your dream home sooner than you might have thought.
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More Smaller Houses Coming
Builders expect new homes to be smaller in 2017, at about 2,400 square feet.
Saving Money on Homeowners Insurance
Save money on your homeowners insurance without sacrificing coverage with these tips and tricks for shopping for this necessary insurance.
Why You Need Homeowners Insurance
When it comes to insurance and your new home, ask your builder or his insurer about what exactly he’s covered for and what holes you might have to fill in.
Should You Buy First or Buy Last in a New Home Community?
NewHomeSource breaks down the pros and cons of buying the first houses in a new home community or buying your house as the neighborhood closes.
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Survey Says: Future Buyers Rate Their Home Design Preferences
Ashton Woods 2018 survey outlines what features future homebuyers want included in their new construction home.
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How Credit Scores are Tabulated – And What That Means for Homebuyers
NewHomeSource shows you how your credit score gets calculated, so you can get it ready before you apply for the mortgage for your new home.
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New Home Owners: Be Wary of Door-to-Door Salespeople
Homeowners need to be wary of door-to-door sales people, who often target them for scams.
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This is Why Homebuyers Want Killer Outdoor Spaces
Homeowners increasingly want fancy outdoor spaces for entertaining and relaxing. Explore the beautiful patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, and more found in new homes.
Why, How and When to Check Your Credit Report
Check your credit score before you start applying for home financing. It isn’t scary, you can check your credit score easily and for free.
Don’t Think You Qualify For a Home Loan? Think Again
Don’t assume you can’t qualify for a home loan. NewHomeSource breaks down why some people don’t even bother trying to invest in a house.
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Rural Housing Service Offers C2P Loans
If you’re interested in building a home in a more rural environment, you can get special construction to permanent loans from the Rural Housing Service.
The Ins and Outs of Government Loan Options for Rural Homebuyers
NewHomeSource walks you through some of the government backed loan options available to rural homebuyers.
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