This should be required viewing for people buying new construction. I watched lots of videos leading up to our new build and this one video touches on most of the key points to really understanding the process. Thank you!
My friends paid a hefty lot premium for private tree lined property (it was GORGEOUS) and then the builder tore all those trees down to put in another phase two years after they moved in 😬
I used to work in HVAC for new construction. I hate it when the owner would be on site because they ask questions and want you to go over board. Builders usually be good by telling them that they shouldn't be talking to me and if there's a problem they should talk to him.
Great info. My husband and I are considering a masterplan community in Houston and the amenities they promised 2 years ago (lagoon, lazy river, gym, playgrounds) have not been built. Its giving me pause because the HOA is 98/month but nothing to show foe it as of yet.
I would definitely be asking questions. Ask the builder. Drive the neighborhood and ask people. And the real secret is see if you can get access to the neighborhood Facebook group. Those are gold. And fun reading material 🤣. But that might give you some insight
OMG! YES! The community that I used to live in had a Facebook group for a while until the HOA asked it be shut down for an app to be used thru the management company. There was very little censoring within the app, but I preferred the Facebook group as it was ladies only and besides venting, we were safety focused.
@@AT-zl6dk I think im over the rose colored glasses of Sunterra. Looking into Hockley. Maybe we'll end up being neighbors! Good luck in uour home buying journey ❤
My girlfriend just purchased in a community with 4 builders, homes ranging from $400K to $900K, townhomes, single family & “luxury apartments”. She purchased a very nice $700K townhouse-across the street from the apartments. I thought ‘big mistake!’ There is NO WAY I would want my near million home across from apartments, even if they have a sign up that reads “Luxury”.
I was hoping you could provide some advice. am looking at new developments in Elk Grove in Sacramento CA area (KB Homes). These homes have the Mello Roos tax. Do you think that is something to try to avoid or of concern given that it could go up every year? I am very curious about this. Thank you! 🙏
Parks at wilson creek has a solid lineup of builders. Just recently had a client write a contract to build there. Excited to see it all come together. So i think i would give them the edge based on that. Would also consider hillstead or Latera depending on where you want to be budget wise. If you need help lets chat
Is it typical for lenders to not offer a fixed interest rate when building a new construction? I was told they would have to re check my credit 60-30 days out before closing and then I would be able to get a fixed interest?
Both custom builders I've spoken to in the past month have said this is the case - a pre-approval to kick things off, then the actual approval once the house is move-in ready.
Never buy in an HOA. It does not matter how much the fee is. These people have more control over your property than you do. Buy your own land and hire a custom builder.
Almost bought a Lennar home. Ended up emailing them telling them to keep our earnest deposit and that we were backing out. They have ghosted us for 2 weeks now, I thought we would need to sign something to get out of contract? Should I be worried?
Maybe you should consult a real estate lawyer ASAP. Some communities give you 30 days to cancel without penalty. Under specific circumstances, a buyer can cancel for other reasons like job loss and medical emergencies that have impacted your or your partner life. Good luck
Solterra Mesquite I saw you showed a picture of their plan. That was the whole reason I wanted to live, how is that not bait and switch? What can I do to avoid getting into a situation where that goes away
I haven’t done anything with them in windsong particularly but I did a deep dive on some stuff that they have in mosaic and I think the quality is pretty good. So I would say I think it would be the same in that community as well.
Depends on personal preference and how your home lays out. We personally went north/south. So both my front and back yard gets kinda equal sun. And makes it so I can use my backyard in the heat of the summer. Just think through how you will get sun and how you want to utilize your home.
You need to read up on passive solar design for that. As a home heating strategy, passive solar depends on the sun shining in winter, which I've found to be extremely unreliable. But on the days in winter when the sun does actually shine, a house that is designed to let that sunlight deep into your house can really cheer you up. Also though, consider what times of day you're at home in winter, because glorious sunshine right through your house in the middle of the day while everyone's out of the house at work or school probably wasn't worth paying a premium for. Morning or afternoon sun might be more useful to you there, but then you'll want plans to keep excess sunlight out of your house in summer. A good designer can work with any lot orientation. Just don't take a design and turn it 90 degrees and expect it to still work, because unless it was designed for that, it probably won't.
I would do a 2/1 Buy down at that point. Make it lower the first couple of years and then pay off when you hit the higher rate. Or take all of it towards closing costs so you come to the table with less money.
I like them. I think they have some great floor plan options and usually good incentives, especially in their inventory. quality feels right. I like their larger kitchens in many of their plans, and they have updated their catelog in terms of design. More of a package selection which makes pricing straightforward but still gives tons of options within their plans.
I would say anything that has that DR in front of it I would consider running far from. Or at least make sure you ask tons of questions and get a thorough third party inspection
that is a new comuniity that is coming. Good selection of builders. Celina ISd. As far as amer legend goes I think they are going to be a solid choice. I think them and Perry are going to have the most customization options when it comes to building
lol..They are definitely more affordable and hopefully have gotten better over the years.... But I once heard someone say the New KB homes of today, are the "slums" of tomorrow..Yikes!
My neighborhood went from dead home builder killed by dr horton by a lawsuit to bigger nicer dr horton houses to cheaper express homes to duplexes! Dr horton is Americas builder but all over the place. The hoa has cameras by my house but who knows where they stream to. And our local police chief was generous enough to give us tornado sirens gotta say thanks where its necessary. The thing is your in dallas and im outside of austin and the landscape is exactly the same. 😁 edit to say these houses are really architecturally sound and this house has gone thru multiple storms!!
Me and my family are looking at Dr Horton in the Orlando we heard a lot of things about the Horton builders how is your experience with dr Horton is the home worth it we are looking at the Hayden plan
@@b.noble2124 its a really good barebones house probably one of the better builders imo. thing is, you are going to want to replace the flooring, paint the walls and fix it up a little then just regular maintenance. i personally find these houses incredibly depressing looking compared to older neighborhoods, its just the aesthetic but it messes with my head. lol. if i was you i would look for a place that feels like "home" cause these houses are soulless and mental health matters. atleast add personal touches. but yeah these houses will easily weather winds over 120+ mph in a storm no problem though. people who complain about these houses it is usually not structural issues but cosmetic ones. hope it helped
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This should be required viewing for people buying new construction. I watched lots of videos leading up to our new build and this one video touches on most of the key points to really understanding the process. Thank you!
🎯I used to work for a developer and I LOVE this video! Shhh dont tell my bosses!
Hi I’m 24 buying a new construction home in Katy, tx and your videos have been super helpful!! Thank you for this content!
What job do you have to pay for a home at 24 years old?
@@sm3675 I’m a software engineer :)
My friends paid a hefty lot premium for private tree lined property (it was GORGEOUS) and then the builder tore all those trees down to put in another phase two years after they moved in 😬
Awwww man that really sucks. I would be so upset.
Oh That is horrible!!!!
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The usual shenanigans. Your lucky they didn’t build a Logistics Building next door. Seen that happen.
This dude is good.
Kudos on making such an informative easy to understand, priceless video.
I used to work in HVAC for new construction. I hate it when the owner would be on site because they ask questions and want you to go over board. Builders usually be good by telling them that they shouldn't be talking to me and if there's a problem they should talk to him.
Great info. My husband and I are considering a masterplan community in Houston and the amenities they promised 2 years ago (lagoon, lazy river, gym, playgrounds) have not been built. Its giving me pause because the HOA is 98/month but nothing to show foe it as of yet.
I would definitely be asking questions. Ask the builder. Drive the neighborhood and ask people. And the real secret is see if you can get access to the neighborhood Facebook group. Those are gold. And fun reading material 🤣. But that might give you some insight
OMG! YES! The community that I used to live in had a Facebook group for a while until the HOA asked it be shut down for an app to be used thru the management company. There was very little censoring within the app, but I preferred the Facebook group as it was ladies only and besides venting, we were safety focused.
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate I'm trying to get in 🧐
We were looking at Katy location Sunterra but decided we don’t need all that extra stuff
Moving to new build in cypress 🙏🏻 instead near 99
@@AT-zl6dk I think im over the rose colored glasses of Sunterra. Looking into Hockley. Maybe we'll end up being neighbors! Good luck in uour home buying journey ❤
My girlfriend just purchased in a community with 4 builders, homes ranging from $400K to $900K, townhomes, single family & “luxury apartments”. She purchased a very nice $700K townhouse-across the street from the apartments. I thought ‘big mistake!’ There is NO WAY I would want my near million home across from apartments, even if they have a sign up that reads “Luxury”.
Damn is your girlfriend Jeff bezos 😭
I was hoping you could provide some advice. am looking at new developments in Elk Grove in Sacramento CA area (KB Homes). These homes have the Mello Roos tax. Do you think that is something to try to avoid or of concern given that it could go up every year? I am very curious about this. Thank you! 🙏
Great stuff, I’ve learnt so much from these!! We’re thinking about Parks at Wilson Creek or Creek Creek Meadows in Celina, any thoughts?!
Parks at wilson creek has a solid lineup of builders. Just recently had a client write a contract to build there. Excited to see it all come together. So i think i would give them the edge based on that. Would also consider hillstead or Latera depending on where you want to be budget wise. If you need help lets chat
This information is so helpful - thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great channel luv the info
Thanks my friend
Is it typical for lenders to not offer a fixed interest rate when building a new construction? I was told they would have to re check my credit 60-30 days out before closing and then I would be able to get a fixed interest?
Both custom builders I've spoken to in the past month have said this is the case - a pre-approval to kick things off, then the actual approval once the house is move-in ready.
What do you think about dreambuilt homes?
Never buy in an HOA. It does not matter how much the fee is. These people have more control over your property than you do. Buy your own land and hire a custom builder.
Then you will en up with bob and his rv and rusted boat and Ed with his old classic truck leaking that he will never fix, thanks I’ll keep my HOA.
Almost bought a Lennar home. Ended up emailing them telling them to keep our earnest deposit and that we were backing out. They have ghosted us for 2 weeks now, I thought we would need to sign something to get out of contract? Should I be worried?
Maybe you should consult a real estate lawyer ASAP. Some communities give you 30 days to cancel without penalty. Under specific circumstances, a buyer can cancel for other reasons like job loss and medical emergencies that have impacted your or your partner life. Good luck
Solterra Mesquite I saw you showed a picture of their plan. That was the whole reason I wanted to live, how is that not bait and switch? What can I do to avoid getting into a situation where that goes away
What do you mean? I might need some more context here
Do you have any thoughts on Brookside South in the Fields community of Frisco?
i have not looked at them yet, however they are on my list to review. Ill check them out and keep you posted.
What do you think about tradition homes at windsong ranch?
I haven’t done anything with them in windsong particularly but I did a deep dive on some stuff that they have in mosaic and I think the quality is pretty good. So I would say I think it would be the same in that community as well.
Dallas Texas!!! I always support my hometown
Awesome info. Any videos on best/worst lot orientations? East/west or north/south etc
Depends on personal preference and how your home lays out. We personally went north/south. So both my front and back yard gets kinda equal sun. And makes it so I can use my backyard in the heat of the summer. Just think through how you will get sun and how you want to utilize your home.
You need to read up on passive solar design for that. As a home heating strategy, passive solar depends on the sun shining in winter, which I've found to be extremely unreliable. But on the days in winter when the sun does actually shine, a house that is designed to let that sunlight deep into your house can really cheer you up.
Also though, consider what times of day you're at home in winter, because glorious sunshine right through your house in the middle of the day while everyone's out of the house at work or school probably wasn't worth paying a premium for. Morning or afternoon sun might be more useful to you there, but then you'll want plans to keep excess sunlight out of your house in summer.
A good designer can work with any lot orientation. Just don't take a design and turn it 90 degrees and expect it to still work, because unless it was designed for that, it probably won't.
shouyld I ask about a buy down if I’m planning on paying of the loan within the first two years?
I would do a 2/1 Buy down at that point. Make it lower the first couple of years and then pay off when you hit the higher rate. Or take all of it towards closing costs so you come to the table with less money.
Pulte homes are good but what about casca Fresca or lenar
I don’t know anything about casca Fresca but I wouldn’t come anywhere close to buying a lennar
Can you say anything about
CR Coleman houses
Whats your opinion on K- Hovnanian homes?
I like them. I think they have some great floor plan options and usually good incentives, especially in their inventory. quality feels right. I like their larger kitchens in many of their plans, and they have updated their catelog in terms of design. More of a package selection which makes pricing straightforward but still gives tons of options within their plans.
Excellent video !
Could you please advise on buying at Silverado by D.R. Horton
I would say anything that has that DR in front of it I would consider running far from. Or at least make sure you ask tons of questions and get a thorough third party inspection
Run away fast!
@@rocketman3158😂😂
Whats your opinion on northsky celina american legends builder ? Please let me know
that is a new comuniity that is coming. Good selection of builders. Celina ISd. As far as amer legend goes I think they are going to be a solid choice. I think them and Perry are going to have the most customization options when it comes to building
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate yeah but i did not like the plans with perry homes
What would you recommend between northsky vs cross creek meadows considering growth
@@Saalar3259 I think I would go northsky. I think but im not sure cross creek is also going to include a build to rent section
Here's MY "secret." If you see a KB Home in any subdivision, go somewhere else.
They gotten better over the decade
lol..They are definitely more affordable and hopefully have gotten better over the years.... But I once heard someone say the New KB homes of today, are the "slums" of tomorrow..Yikes!
Video is usedul what about Coventry homes
My neighborhood went from dead home builder killed by dr horton by a lawsuit to bigger nicer dr horton houses to cheaper express homes to duplexes! Dr horton is Americas builder but all over the place. The hoa has cameras by my house but who knows where they stream to. And our local police chief was generous enough to give us tornado sirens gotta say thanks where its necessary. The thing is your in dallas and im outside of austin and the landscape is exactly the same. 😁 edit to say these houses are really architecturally sound and this house has gone thru multiple storms!!
Me and my family are looking at Dr Horton in the Orlando we heard a lot of things about the Horton builders how is your experience with dr Horton is the home worth it we are looking at the Hayden plan
@@b.noble2124 its a really good barebones house probably one of the better builders imo. thing is, you are going to want to replace the flooring, paint the walls and fix it up a little then just regular maintenance. i personally find these houses incredibly depressing looking compared to older neighborhoods, its just the aesthetic but it messes with my head. lol. if i was you i would look for a place that feels like "home" cause these houses are soulless and mental health matters. atleast add personal touches. but yeah these houses will easily weather winds over 120+ mph in a storm no problem though. people who complain about these houses it is usually not structural issues but cosmetic ones. hope it helped
I find that your videos are very useful and informative. We are looking in the San Antonio area tho 🥹
Thanks for the kind words. I have connections in San Antonio that I can help with if needed for a really great agent. Or If I need to Will Travel 😀