New Construction

New Home Incentives: Why You Still Need a REALTOR®

Builder incentives like low rates and closing-cost credits are compelling, but they're engineered to protect the builder's margin.

Why Hillsborough New Homes Cost More, and Why the Headline Can Mislead

Hillsborough new homes had a 27.6% median price premium in September 2026. See how size, price per square foot and builder incentives affect the math.

What St. Petersburg's $7.4 Million Hartford and Saratoga Housing Award Will Fund

St. Petersburg awarded $7.4 million for 75 new Hartford apartments and renovations to 34 Saratoga units. See what is funded and what is not yet known.

An 80-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Project Is Being Sought in New Port Richey

A developer is being sought for an 80-unit affordable senior housing project in New Port Richey. Review the RFP schedule and what remains undecided.

Hernando Approves Rezoning for 40 Affordable Homes Near Suncoast Boulevard

Hernando County approved rezoning for 40 affordable single-family homes near Suncoast Boulevard. Learn what was approved and what buyers still need to know.

Building Your Dream Home Should Be Exciting. The Financing Can Be Simple, Too.

How Fairway Home Mortgage’s One-Time-Close Construction Financing Can Simplify the Journey From an Empty Lot to Your New Front Door

The Blueprint for Yuma New Construction: A Start-to-Finish Guide

New construction is a growing slice of the housing market. Here's how Yuma buyers — veterans included — can navigate buying from a builder, from pre-approval…

Why Your New Build Needs Post-Construction Duct Cleaning

Think your new home is clean? Construction debris hiding in your ducts can ruin your air quality and HVAC efficiency from day one.

Top New Construction Neighborhoods in Holmen, Onalaska & La Crosse

Explore the best new-construction developments across the Coulee Region — Holmen, Onalaska, and La Crosse — and how to buy with no money down using WHEDA…

Construction Defects: Prevention & Protection

Moisture intrusion and structural failures top the list of residential construction defects.

Strongwater Crossing: New Construction Homes in Salem, MA

New construction single-family homes in Salem, MA from DiBiase Companies, a developer with more than 70 years of experience.

In Tampa, the Design Center Is Where Builder Incentives Go to Die

Tampa Bay has a heavy new-construction pipeline and builders with real incentive budgets. Most buyers spend that money on upgrades instead of on their payment. Here's what to ask before you sit down in the design center.

Fall 2026: 5 Maintenance Tips for Your New Home Before Winter

Protect your newly built home's first winter. These 5 fall maintenance tasks — grading, sealing, HVAC, gutters, faucets — prevent costly damage beyond what…

Holmen New Construction: 2026 Neighborhood & Price Guide

Explore Holmen's newest construction developments — from Herb & Iris Addition to Liberty Addition.

Wrenly Is 90% Sold. Here’s Why Buyers Have Been Paying Attention.

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Can You Use Land You Already Own as Equity to Build a Home?

Owning land may provide a financial advantage when you're ready to build a home. Stuart Kiehne explains how land equity can factor into construction financing, what happens when land has an existing loan, and why appraisals, construction budgets and builder requirements matter when planning a custom

Building a House? The Money Doesn’t Show Up All at Once.

A construction loan works differently from a mortgage used to buy a finished home. Funds are typically released in stages as construction progresses, and the financing may convert to a permanent mortgage or require a second closing. Here’s what to understand before you build.

New Construction vs. Resale in Surprise, AZ: Which Fits You Better?

Should you buy a new construction home or a resale in Surprise, Arizona? Local Realtor Todd Pooler explains how to compare costs, financing, location, condition, and move-in timing—with a practical checklist to help you choose.

Bakersfield New Construction Guide 2026: Where to Build

Southwest, Northwest, Seven Oaks, and beyond: explore the best 2026 new construction neighborhoods in Bakersfield, current builder incentives, and the case for…

Phoenix New Build Buydowns: What to Ask at 7% Rates

Shopping a new build in Maricopa County? Here is how to audit a builder rate buydown and credit to see whether you are actually saving — or just getting a…

What I Wish More Homebuyers Knew Before Financing a New Construction Home

Financing a new construction home is different from getting a mortgage on an existing property. Stuart Kiehne shares key things homebuyers should understand about construction financing, including budgeting, appraisals, builder requirements, construction draws, land equity and construction-to-perman

Jon Knight: A Trusted Name in Indiana Home Financing

Jon Knight brings 31 years of mortgage expertise to Hamilton County as a Senior Loan Officer at Fairway, a Top 1% lender specializing in new construction…

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