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Top Master Planned Communities Near Greeley, CO
Moving to Greeley? There are plenty of master planned communities to choose from; here are the top ones we recommend.
High Price of Lumber Shouldn’t Scare New Home Buyers
Heard about lumber prices rising? Don’t panic! We explain what these increased costs mean, both for builders and homebuyers.
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Making the Most of a Video Tour of a Model Home
If you’re shopping for a new home, you can tour model homes from the comfort of your couch. Here is your guide to taking video tours of model homes.
How to Shop for a New Home Online
With the wealth of technology available nowadays, you can take your home search completely digital when you need to. Here are 8 steps to finding your new home online.
Presale Home Renovations Simplified
If you’re selling your current house before you buy and build your new home, you might want to renovate it, so it will sell faster. NewHomeSource has the information you need to know about presale home renovations.
What to Know About Builder Allowances
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.
To Buy or To Sell First, That is The Question
Figuring out if you should sell your current home before you buy your new home can be stressful, unless you create a plan of action.
Understanding Your New-Home Sales Contract
Understand your new home sales contract. NewHomeSource interviews Realtor Brian Rayl and Broker Dianne Langston to figure sales contracts out.
5 Things That Come with a New Home That Are Not the House
Want peace of mind? Buy a new home, which comes with the added benefit of no costly repairs and low energy costs
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How to Buy a New Home Floor Plan
Need a hand with your new home building process? We’ve got a simple, step-by-step guide to choosing the perfect floor plan for you.
New Home Options That Will Maximize Resale Value
NewHomeSource explores the new home options and upgrades available to homebuyers that maximize resale value.
Here’s What to Do — And What Not to Do — When Buying a New Home
Getting a home loan means understanding your credit, as well as the financing process and the many things that can ruin an approval.
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Smaller Is Spacious: Downsizing Into a New-Construction Home
Downsizing for more space? How does that work? A smaller new-construction home can feel more spacious because of efficient and open-concept floor plans.
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Getting the Most from Your Builder’s Sales Professional
A builder’s sales professional is your key to getting to know your builder and everything about their homes, the community and surrounding neighborhood.
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How to Purchase a Home with a Friend or Relative
We break down what you need to know about buying a new home if your’re looking to share a mortgage with with friends or relatives.
Try Before You Buy Your New Home
What does it feel like to live in the home of your dreams? Some builders are allowing potential buyers to “test drive” the home before they buy.
When is the Best Time to Close on a New Home?
You’ve decided to buy a new home, NewHomeSource breaks down when is the best time to actually close on the house.
8 Misconceptions About Building a New Home
NewHomeSource breaks down eight common misconceptions about buying and building a new home, so you can make your journey to homeownership easy.
Buyer Incentives Likely to Return Soon
Studies indicate that buyer incentives may be back on the menu as a way to offset a slowing home buying market.
New Year, New Home: How to Get Yourself Into a New Home in the New Years
If your new years resolution includes getting into a new home, NewHomeSource has some tips that can help you on your journey to homeownership.
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DIY Comps, or How to Be an Armchair Appraiser
We always here the word “comps” when buying or selling a home, but what are comps and why are they so important? We take you on a detailed look at comps and how you can evaluate them for your next home.
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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What Kind of Homebuyer are You?
What kind of home shopper are you? One who prefers a new home, a resale home, or either. NewHomeSource explains the benefits of both.
Mortgage Terminology 101
Mortgages can be confusing. NewHomeSource has a handy guide to mortgage terminology, so you know exactly what’s going on with your home loan.
Why You Should Buy a Newly Built Home
Learn why you should buy a new construction home when you start your journey to homeownership.
New Home 101: Buying Your New Home
NewHomeSource has a handy guide to buying your new home from starting the shopping process to everything about financing.
New Home 101: Shopping for Your New Home
If you’re thinking about buying a new construction home, NewHomeSource has a guide for managing your search for the perfect house.
New Home 101: Glossary of Terms
If you’re shopping for a new home, there are a lot of confusing terms. NewHomeSource has a guide to some of the terms you’ll come across while shopping for a house.
Navigating Finances When Buying a New Home in the US as a Non Resident
NewHomeSource’s guide to buying American real estate for non US residents helps clarify the homebuying process, so you can buy your new Stateside home.
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