HomeLight

JUNE 27, 2022

You’re looking at new construction as an option for your new home and love the idea of buying a brand-new house that has never been lived in before. However, you want to arm yourself with the tools and insider information so you don’t get too carried away with the new build. The dos of buying new construction.

New Construction

Marco Santarelli

MAY 11, 2024

Local factors like job markets, industry presence, and the pace of new construction can significantly influence housing trends within a particular state or even a metropolitan area. Additionally, programs that assist first-time homebuyers with down payments or closing costs can make homeownership a more attainable goal.

Mortgages

Redfin

APRIL 21, 2023

The state has seen a significant increase in new construction, with builders developing homes in both urban and suburban areas to meet the demand for housing. Get pre-approved from a lender Before you start looking for a house in Florida, you first need to pre-approved for a mortgage.

Pre-approval

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 3, 2024

Many first-time buyers underestimate the true cost of homeownership, overlooking the hidden expenses beyond the mortgage payment. Common Mistakes: Not Calculating the Total Cost: Ignoring closing costs, property taxes, homeowners insurance, maintenance expenses, and potential unexpected repairs can lead to financial strain down the line.

Closing costs

HomeLight

MARCH 21, 2023

But prices tend to be lower and buyers can often get eager sellers to offer concessions , such as covering closing costs. In addition, Leonard points out that builders can be incentivized to negotiate to clear new construction inventory at the end of the year, offering deals in December that are no longer available in January.

Agents

HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

New construction surge contributing to competition for buyers. Flexible closing date: While closing typically takes place faster with a cash buyer than with a traditional loan-backed sale, Speed points out that sellers may need to wait a little longer before closing. No pre-qualifying for a loan.

Sales

Redfin

JULY 10, 2023

You’ll need to factor other costs into the equation such as closing costs , home inspection fees , and appraisals , when determining how much house you can afford. Reach out to a few mortgage lenders to get a pre-approval so you can gain insight into your financing options and other costs you may need to consider.

New Construction

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 24, 2025

Redfin's data breaks it down pretty well: The South: In many Southern markets, there's been a surge in new construction and investor activity. Motivated Sellers: With homes sitting on the market longer, some sellers are becoming more willing to offer price reductions, credits, or help with closing costs.

Marketing

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. In South Carolina, a real estate attorney is required to oversee the closing process. Buyers may get pre-approved for a mortgage at the click of a button on a website, but might not have submitted the documentation.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Next: Consult our guide on who pays closing costs when selling a house by owner for more details. Graham says the next step is to ask for a pre-approval letter from a reputable mortgage company that you’re comfortable with. Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won’t need any professional assistance.

MLS

Dwell Real Estate

JULY 1, 2020

June 2020 15719 SEATON PLACE, BRADENTON Sold By: James Tassell | Built Price: $559,892 New Construction by Lennar/WCI Communities in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. 601 17TH AVE E, PALMETTO Sold By: Cathy Loeppke | Built Price: $567,640 New Construction, Correggio Model built by Lennar/ WCI Communities in Sanctuary Cove.

Construction

Marco Santarelli

JULY 29, 2020

This means you can probably buy a home for less than list price, and the seller might be willing to pay some or all of your closing costs. Many variables could potentially impact the value of a home in Portland in 2020 (or any other market) such as big changes in the distressed, new-construction, or luxury home segments.

Marketing

Dwell Real Estate

JUNE 7, 2021

Home is able to have dock; upon community approval. Kitchen is equipped with high-end European cabinets and appliances with new Wenge (Espresso Brown) Hardwood Floors throughout. Please provide pre-approval and POF when submitting offers. This spacious, new-construction townhome has 1,972 sq. Petersburg.

Design

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Do a pre-inspection This may or may not be popular in your market, but here in the Boston area, we see this fairly often. A buyer will bring in an inspector to conduct a pre-inspection, a condensed version of a home inspection that focuses only on the major systems and typically takes about an hour or so. How important is the lender?

Inspection contingency

Marco Santarelli

MAY 23, 2025

For First-Time Buyers: You might need to save even more for a down payment and closing costs. It also reinforces the importance of getting pre-approved for a mortgage to understand what you can realistically afford. Exploring different loan programs and down payment assistance options could also be beneficial.

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