6 tips when buying a new home

Buying a new home vs a pre-owned home can bring about new issues. Discover the 6 tips you need to know when purchasing a new home.

It’s easier to get custom features

It's easier to get a builder to change it's features than to rework someone else's work in a pre-owned home.

You could have additional options for financing

Shop around to discover who is the best lender. Don't automatically go for the builders lender.

It’s still a buyer’s market

There are lots of benefits to buying a new home.

Read (and understand) your warranty

Find out exactly what that warranty covers, the remedies it offers and how long it’s valid.

The contract might include an arbitration clause

Find out if your contract has an arbitration clause and always have a lawyer check all documents.

Amenities to come? Get it in writing

Amenities are part of the value of your purchase. Due your due diligence if they are still on the drawing board.