Our FREE New Construction course is designed to help home buyers understand the basics of the home building process. We will cover topics such as:
- Understanding credit
- Developing a budget
- Exploring financing options
- Deciding where to live
- Selecting a lot
- Choosing the type of builder
- Distinguishing wants vs. needs
- Incorporating universal design and energy efficiencies
Course Objectives:
- Discover why people decide to build vs buying existing homes
- Learn some of the new construction trends
- Understand the importance of credit
- Learn several types of financing available for new construction
- Construction-to-Permanent
- Construction Only
- Bridge Loans
- Conventional, FHA & VA Loans
- Know the importance of selecting a location
- Discover the various types of land/lots
- Land
- Developments
- Infill Lots
- Understand the types of new construction & builders
- Know the types of contracts builders use
- Fixed Price Contract
- Cost Plus with No Max Price
- Cost Plus with Max price
- Learn the phases of new construction
- Understand the various energy efficiencies
- Consider Universal Design Features
- Know your wants vs. needs
- Develop a plan for building/buying your dream home
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This course will provide you with the tools and tips to assemble your home building team. It is offered quarterly.
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