The 1-2-10 warranty in plain English
The headline says ten years of structural coverage. The reality is more nuanced. What's covered, what isn't, and which year-of-ownership actually matters.
The buyer's guide to new construction
New construction looks like a streamlined process — the sales agent runs the room, the prices are on a sheet, the contract is "their standard." That's exactly why having someone on your side matters. Here's what most buyers wish they'd known earlier.
Builder lender vs. your own lender
The builder's rate looks great. The closing-cost credit looks generous. Sometimes both are real wins. Sometimes the rate spread eats it. How to tell.
New construction vs. resale
An honest comparison by buyer profile. New isn't automatically better, and resale isn't automatically a discount.
HOA reality check
The headline monthly fee is the smallest part of the story. Reserve studies, special assessments, builder transition. What to ask before signing.
Who pays the buyer's agent on a new build now?
After the NAR settlement, who pays buyer-side commission changed for resale. New construction mostly didn't. Here's how that conversation actually goes.
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