Guides, tips, pricing, incentives, builder information, and everything you need to know when buying a new construction home in South Florida.
41 articles from National House Search
There is no single credit score you need to buy a house. It depends on the loan. An FHA loan allows scores as low as 500 with 10 percent down, or 580 and up with 3.5 percent down. Conventional loans…
Inspect a new construction home when each stage gives the inspector something useful to see. The main opportunities are before the foundation pour when access is allowed, before drywall covers…
"Multigenerational homes are houses built so more than one generation can live under one roof. Think of parents, grown kids and grandkids sharing one address. The best ones give each group some…
Should you buy a new home or an existing one in Palm Beach County? New homes come with a builder warranty, modern layouts and few repairs in the early years. Existing homes can offer a faster…
home? A new construction home inspection often costs a few hundred dollars for one visit. A simple planning range is about 300 to 600 for a standard final inspection. Your real quote may be lower or…
Buying a new construction home is a genuinely different process than buying a resale—no back-and-forth negotiation over someone else's repair list, but also a longer timeline and a few steps…
Hendrix Reserve currently has quick move-in inventory available—homes with design selections already made, at various stages from under-construction to move-in ready today, for buyers who don't want…
"The main difference in townhouse vs. apartment is how the home is built and who owns it. A townhouse is a multi-floor home that shares side walls with its neighbors but has its own front door on the…
"If you are a first time home buyer in Florida, start with three steps: know your budget, get pre-approved by a lender, and look into Florida's state homebuyer programs. Florida Housing Finance…
"Buying new construction works differently than buying a resale home, and if this is your first time doing it, a few steps aren't obvious until you're already in the middle of them. Here's how the…
"There is no single right answer for everyone. The latest national data shows buyers have more homes to choose from than a year ago, but mortgage rates are higher: the 30-year fixed averaged 7.03% in…
Yes, a new construction home inspection is worth it, even on a brand-new house. New homes can still have missed items, like a loose fixture, a gap in caulk or a door that does not close right. At…
