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5 Important Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction

May 5, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Buying a new home is exciting. Buying a brand new home can be even more so with the realization of being the first owner and possibly being able to choose your own layout and finishes. The prospect of owning new construction is definitely exciting, but it doesn’t come without its own set of questions.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer, New Construction, Questions to ask

New Home Prices Going Down Making Them More Affordable

September 17, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Residential real estate developers in America are responding to a national slowdown in new home construction by building smaller homes that are more modestly priced. The demand for smaller, less expensive homes is growing, while the overall demand for new custom homes is declining. Prices decreased slightly, by about one-half percent, from the price levels in 2018 for newly-constructed homes.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, New Construction, Real Estate

Pros And Cons: Older Homes Versus New Construction

September 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Opinions differ about whether home buyers are best served by purchasing an older home or new construction.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Comparison, New Construction, Real Estate

New Home Construction Boom Expected

August 28, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The housing market has been trending in a positive direction and economic indicators point to new home construction going vertical.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: New Construction, New Home, Real Estate

Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction

June 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying a new home is exciting. Buying a brand new home can be even more so with the realization of being the first owner and possibly being able to choose your own layout and finishes.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer, New Construction, Questions

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