Know what
to question.
Start with the decision in front of you.
Before your first builder visit.
How buying directly works, what to bring, and what to ask before you register.
Buyer guides.
9 guides
Contracts & disclosures
What to check in a new-build purchase agreement, disclosures, options list and warranty before you sign.
New-build pricing
Understand builder fees, lot premiums, upgrades and lender incentives—and prepare a specific negotiation request.
Solar agreements
Check new-build solar ownership, cash and financed pricing, selection deadlines, warranties and tax-credit assumptions.
Buying directly
Prepare for the sales office, understand representation and registration, and request the paperwork before committing to a new-build home.
Compare loan offers
Read competing Loan Estimates, distinguish points from credits, and evaluate a builder-lender offer beyond its advertised payment.
Inspections & walkthroughs
Plan inspection access, prepare for the builder walkthrough, document unfinished work and understand the warranty handoff.
Closing costs
Distinguish closing costs from cash to close, reconcile deposits and credits, review final documents and protect your closing funds.
Negotiate with the builder
Prepare a specific builder negotiation request, compare concessions and keep the final agreement tied to written terms.
HOA & community costs
Review HOA dues, reserves, special assessments, restrictions and builder-controlled community plans before buying a new-build home.