Spec Home vs. To-Be-Built New Construction: How to Decide
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA spec home (also called a quick move-in home or inventory home) is a new construction house the builder has…
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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…
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…
Touring Model Homes: How to Read Them and What to Ask
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA model home is a marketing tool, not a promise of what you get. Almost every model is upgraded well…
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),…