New Construction Earnest Money and Deposits: How They Work
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaOn a new construction home, earnest money and deposits work somewhat differently than on a resale purchase. Builders typically require…
Category: New Construction
New Construction in Cherokee County: Communities to Know
New Construction · Cherokee CountyCherokee County is one of the most active new construction markets in NW Metro Atlanta, with building concentrated in and around…
Understanding Builder Warranties on a New Home
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA new home builder warranty is the builder's commitment to repair defined defects within set timeframes after you close. Most…
To-Be-Built vs. Quick Move-In Homes: Which Path Fits You?
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaThe choice comes down to time versus control. A to-be-built home lets you select the homesite, floor plan, and many…
“Why You Need Your Own Agent When Buying New Construction
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaWhen you buy new construction, the agent in the model home works for the builder, not for you. Their job…
New Construction Design Center: Which Upgrades Tend to Hold Value
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaAt the design center, the upgrades that tend to hold their value are the ones you cannot easily change later:…
Spec Homes vs. Custom Builds: What’s the Difference?
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA spec home is built by a builder on their own plan and timeline, then sold, either already finished or…
Your New Construction Walkthrough Checklist Before Closing
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaThe final walkthrough on a new construction home is your structured opportunity to inspect the finished house with the builder…
The New Construction Build Timeline, Stage by Stage
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA new construction home typically moves through a predictable sequence: permitting and site work, foundation, framing, mechanical systems (the rough-in),…
How Buying New Construction Works
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaBuying new construction in NW Metro Atlanta follows a different path than buying a resale home. Instead of touring a…