Episode 038: Pros and Cons of Buying A New Construction Home

Buying a new construction home sounds like a good idea, but how does it compare to buying an existing home? In this week’s episode, we provide the pros and cons you should know before you buy. If you have questions, be sure to reach out to us or drop a question in the comments.

// SHOW NOTES

00:00 Do You Want an Existing Home or New Construction Home?

00:12 Intro

00:34 Welcome to The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:32 New Construction Homes Cost 15% More

02:19 Everything Is Brand New

03:31 All The Latest Bells & Whistles

05:19 Financing For Closing Costs

06:15 Make Sure Your Numbers Are Correct

06:56 Compare With Your Current Lender

07:53 You May Be Paying Retail Prices

09:20 You Have To Be Patient

10:55 Additional Costs of Solar, HOAs, and Mello Roos

12:20 What Are Mello Roos?

13:10 Should You Put Solar On Your Home?

13:50 Make Sure You Get Your Inspections Done

15:05 Get Started With Homeowner Prep

15:35 Connect With Us On Social Media

15:54 Outro

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home – and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

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