To gain better knowledge about how your home will be built, it is often beneficial to know the stages, or phases, in which a new home must pass.  You will frequently hear about the “5 Stages of Construction” or the “10 Stages of Construction” prior to, and during the building process of your home.  In all actuality, there could be many more stages of construction, depending on the level of detail someone is using to depict the stages.

This is a common question many new home buyers ask.  For a New Construction Home, it is not as crucial as it is for a Pre-Owned Home.  During the construction of a new home, their are precise building codes that have to be followed that are set forth by the city and state.  But...

In today’s world of rising energy costs, it is important to understand the Truth behind the walls of your new home.  All the décor and the bells and whistles of a new home are wonderful, but lets take a peak behind the brick and sheetrock to see what building materials are being used to determine True Energy Efficiency.

During the construction process, you will have plenty of opportunity to have your blood pressure rise if proper expectations have not been set and communication is not regular.  Here are some items that you may want to worry about, but there is no need.

During the construction process, there will be a lot of different things happening.  If you have not seen a home built before or are not very familiar with construction, this section will help you.  Keep in mind, the home is one of the only things that you have the opportunity to see built from start to finish.  You don’t watch a car get built, food prepared at a restaurant, or your clothes being sewed, so the construction process can be very fun or stressful depending on your expectations.  Here are few items that you want to notice.

During the construction of your home, there may be certain meetings that you are either required to attend or you may voluntarily attend.  These meetings are designed to give you a better feel and understanding about the construction of your new home.

It is important to have a strong understanding of what to expect during the construction of your home.  After the purchase, be sure to have a firm understanding from the Sales Consultant or the Real Estate Agent.  If you can obtain a simple print out that explains certain dates to be aware of or meetings to attend, it would be better.  Remember this, the home is for you, not the builder.  Be certain you are in full understanding of what to expect to happen.  Here are some questions to ask.