NEW HOME 101

NEW HOME 101

Your Guide to Buying and Building a New Home

by Michele Lerner

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One:

WHY BUY A NEWLY BUILT HOME

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

? The differences between newly built and existing homes

? What to look for in 4 key areas for your next home

? Quality of construction

? Total cost of ownership

? Is a home designed for the way you live?

? Energy efficiency

Chapter One: Why Buy a Newly

Built Home

Chapter Two:

THE BASICS OF NEWLY BUILT HOMES

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ? Custom and production builders: Which

is right for you? ? How many design choices do you want to make? ? Types of new homes and communities ? Building on your own land ? What's different about custom homebuilding

Chapter Two: The Basics of Newly

Built Homes

Chapter Three:

SHOPPING FOR YOUR NEW HOME

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ? Location, home features, community amenities ? Defining and prioritizing your needs ? Estimating your price range ? Researching builders and communities ? Maximize your model home visits ? Working with the builder's salesperson ? Do you need a Realtor when buying new?

Chapter Three: Shopping for Your

New Home

Chapter Four:

BUYING YOUR NEW HOME

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

? Key steps to buy your new home ? Master-planned community, in-fill or build-on-your-lot? ? Plan, spec or quick move-in home? ? Selecting a community and builder ? What type of mortgage is right for you? ? Estimating your down payment and closing costs ? Budgeting for options and upgrades ? Deciphering your contract ? Insurance basics

Chapter Four: Buying Your New Home

Chapter Five:

DESIGNING YOUR DREAM HOME

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ? Personalizing your home is the best part of

buying new! ? Where to go for design inspiration ? Pinpointing your personal style ? Prioritizing your wish list ? Selecting options, features and upgrades ? The value of energy-efficient features ? Future-proof your home with smart technology

Chapter Five: Designing Your Dream Home

Chapter Six:

BUILDING YOUR NEW HOME

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ? Meet the team who will build your home

? Step-by-step timeline

? What to expect at each stage of construction

? What you should do while you wait for your home to be finished

? What to expect at the final inspection

? How to understand warranties, escrows and deposits

Chapter Six: Building Your New Home

Chapter Seven:

MOVING INTO YOUR NEW HOME

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ? How to choose a mover & get organized

for the move ? Final steps you need to take before settlement ? How to organize your new home ? Landscaping tips ? Tips for getting to know your new community

Chapter Seven: Moving into Your

New Home

Glossary of Terms ? About the Author ? About the Publisher

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your copy of New Home 101 will unlock the door to your dream home -- and help you make your new home journey faster, easier and more rewarding

As a leading builder of lifestyle-rich new home communities, Epcon Communities is excited to partner with the experts at --The New Home Authority-- to offer you this complete guide to your new home.

For more than 30 years, Epcon Communities has built new homes that combine luxury, low-maintenance and ranch-style living. We create inviting homes with ample storage space, gourmet kitchens, private courtyards, and open floor plans that are ideal for entertaining friends or relaxing with family. Epcon also builds more than homes. We create thriving communities for people who want to "rightsize" their home to fit their desired lifestyle, allowing them to enjoy life to the fullest.

As exciting as your new home journey is, we know that many homebuyers have important questions. That's where this eBook comes in. Written by Michele Lerner, an award-winning real estate writer, New Home 101 is your trusted guide to the key steps to design and build your new home. In the pages that follow, you'll learn:

The Six Steps to Your New Home

1. NEW HOME 101: Why new homes are different -- and better -- than used homes. You'll learn the vocabulary of new homes and gain valuable insights from experts.

2. SHOP: How to explore our new homes, online and in our stunning model homes.

3. BUY: The key steps to buy, finance and insure your new Epcon home.

4. DESIGN: What to expect when you work with us to build your new home -- from selecting a floor plan and an elevation (the look of your home) to personalizing it with your favorite options and upgrades

5. BUILD: You'll understand the key steps your Epcon builder will take to construct your new home, and when each step will likely occur

6. ENJOY: Settle in and take full advantage of your new home and community.

Epcon Communities: A Trusted Builder Since 1986

Over 30 years, Epcon Communities has built more than 28,000 new homes and 350+ beautiful neighborhoods across the United States, each guided by this vision:

Life is lived to the fullest in homes and communities when home maintenance is low and amenities are ample and right at hand for you to enjoy.

That's why many of our homes feature a private courtyard. And you'll have time to enjoy this outdoor space since lawn care is handled for homeowners in most Epcon communities.

When you're not relaxing in your carefree courtyard, you'll find an enticing array of things to do. Enjoy our community swimming pool, get energized in the fitness center, gather with friends in the clubhouse, or explore the walking trails in many of our communities.

Courtyards and outdoor living are a vital part of every Epcon home.

At Epcon Communities, we're all about right-sizing your home and your life, so that you can enjoy the things that truly matter.

Why Was This Book Written?

The experts at wanted to learn more about home shoppers, so they surveyed buyers in 30 cities across the nation.

One thing became apparent right away: People who buy a newly built home feel happier when they move in than people who buy a resale home.

That's because the initial excitement of buying a used home fades quickly. And many buyers of older homes surveyed said they felt overwhelmed by the many things that needed to be fixed, updated or replaced soon after they moved in.

Owners of newly built homes, in contrast, said that they didn't have to worry about all the projects that needed to be done, what was "missed" in the inspection, or what unwelcome surprises might await them. For new home buyers, the dominant feeling was one of lasting joy.

While the end result is worth it, purchasing a new home is also one of the most significant events in a person's lifetime. However, many people who set out on the journey know very little

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