What’s New in New Construction?
If you’ve been looking to buy a new home recently, you may be disappointed. There aren’t many old homes for sale, and many “new” homes were built as long ago as 2007. Are you feeling like you’re out...
View Article1. 7-Year-Old “New” Homes
In Southwest Florida, the new construction of homes dwindled to next to nothing after 2007. As a result, the inventory of “new” homes may actually be 7 years old. What does this mean for you? It means...
View Article2. If Home Inventories Are Low, Consider Building a Home
The inventory of new homes in Southwest Florida is extremely low right now. Why? The rate of foreclosures is almost half of what it was a few years ago. In addition, we’ve seen a large increase in home...
View Article4. Vacant Land for Building a Home
Before you begin building your house, you will need a place to build it. Buying vacant land is an exciting process in itself. You can look at an empty stretch of land, and begin to visualize it coming...
View Article5. Designing Your Dream Home
The beauty of building a new home is that you can dictate every detail of the design, customized exactly how you want. This can be your chance to have a “dream home!” But where do you start? This is...
View Article8. How to Choose a Home Builder
Don’t buy a home. Buy a home builder. A responsible builder understands that he or she has a reputation to protect, constructs homes that live up to promises, and remains available should issues arise....
View Article9. Do You Need a REALTOR® When Building a Home?
As a buyer, you should always have representation, even if it is for a newly-built home. A REALTOR® will have your interests and concerns covered, and can also help guide you through the process,...
View Article10. Home Builder Contract Checklist
Before hiring a contractor to build your home, all agreements should be put into writing. This is something that your REALTOR® can help with as well. Make sure the written contract with your builder...
View Article12. How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
Generally speaking, the home building process in Southwest Florida is about 4-6 months. There are many factors that can affect the time frame for building a home. From the size of your home to the...
View Article12 Tips for Building a Home in Southwest Florida Today
I hope you’ve enjoyed my latest series of blog posts covering what’s new in the world of new construction! Sometimes when home inventories are low, the best thing to do is build. But how do you know...
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