This should be required viewing for people buying new construction. I watched lots of videos leading up to our new build and this one video touches on most of the key points to really understanding the process. Thank you!

@realtorchic

17 күн бұрын

🎯I used to work for a developer and I LOVE this video! Shhh dont tell my bosses!

My friends paid a hefty lot premium for private tree lined property (it was GORGEOUS) and then the builder tore all those trees down to put in another phase two years after they moved in 😬

@jonathaneads4901

Ай бұрын

Awwww man that really sucks. I would be so upset.

@mariaguild2024

Ай бұрын

Oh That is horrible!!!!

@realtorchic

17 күн бұрын

🎯

My girlfriend just purchased in a community with 4 builders, homes ranging from $400K to $900K, townhomes, single family & “luxury apartments”. She purchased a very nice $700K townhouse-across the street from the apartments. I thought ‘big mistake!’ There is NO WAY I would want my near million home across from apartments, even if they have a sign up that reads “Luxury”.

@jackaboyx3

14 күн бұрын

Damn is your girlfriend Jeff bezos 😭

Hi I’m 24 buying a new construction home in Katy, tx and your videos have been super helpful!! Thank you for this content!

This information is so helpful - thank you!

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent video !

Great channel luv the info

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend

I used to work in HVAC for new construction. I hate it when the owner would be on site because they ask questions and want you to go over board. Builders usually be good by telling them that they shouldn't be talking to me and if there's a problem they should talk to him.

Awesome info. Any videos on best/worst lot orientations? East/west or north/south etc

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

Depends on personal preference and how your home lays out. We personally went north/south. So both my front and back yard gets kinda equal sun. And makes it so I can use my backyard in the heat of the summer. Just think through how you will get sun and how you want to utilize your home.

Dallas Texas!!! I always support my hometown

Great stuff, I’ve learnt so much from these!! We’re thinking about Parks at Wilson Creek or Creek Creek Meadows in Celina, any thoughts?!

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

5 күн бұрын

Parks at wilson creek has a solid lineup of builders. Just recently had a client write a contract to build there. Excited to see it all come together. So i think i would give them the edge based on that. Would also consider hillstead or Latera depending on where you want to be budget wise. If you need help lets chat

This dude is good.

Great info. My husband and I are considering a masterplan community in Houston and the amenities they promised 2 years ago (lagoon, lazy river, gym, playgrounds) have not been built. Its giving me pause because the HOA is 98/month but nothing to show foe it as of yet.

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

I would definitely be asking questions. Ask the builder. Drive the neighborhood and ask people. And the real secret is see if you can get access to the neighborhood Facebook group. Those are gold. And fun reading material 🤣. But that might give you some insight

@brooklynbabe718

2 ай бұрын

OMG! YES! The community that I used to live in had a Facebook group for a while until the HOA asked it be shut down for an app to be used thru the management company. There was very little censoring within the app, but I preferred the Facebook group as it was ladies only and besides venting, we were safety focused.

@tyerrascott6596

2 ай бұрын

@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate I'm trying to get in 🧐

@AT-zl6dk

2 ай бұрын

We were looking at Katy location Sunterra but decided we don’t need all that extra stuff Moving to new build in cypress 🙏🏻 instead near 99

@tyerrascott6596

2 ай бұрын

@@AT-zl6dk I think im over the rose colored glasses of Sunterra. Looking into Hockley. Maybe we'll end up being neighbors! Good luck in uour home buying journey ❤

shouyld I ask about a buy down if I’m planning on paying of the loan within the first two years?

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

Ай бұрын

I would do a 2/1 Buy down at that point. Make it lower the first couple of years and then pay off when you hit the higher rate. Or take all of it towards closing costs so you come to the table with less money.

Can you say anything about CR Coleman houses

Could you please advise on buying at Silverado by D.R. Horton

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

I would say anything that has that DR in front of it I would consider running far from. Or at least make sure you ask tons of questions and get a thorough third party inspection

@rocketman3158

2 ай бұрын

Run away fast!

@jenerra11

2 ай бұрын

@@rocketman3158😂😂

Solterra Mesquite I saw you showed a picture of their plan. That was the whole reason I wanted to live, how is that not bait and switch? What can I do to avoid getting into a situation where that goes away

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

Ай бұрын

What do you mean? I might need some more context here

Never buy in an HOA. It does not matter how much the fee is. These people have more control over your property than you do. Buy your own land and hire a custom builder.

Pulte homes are good but what about casca Fresca or lenar

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

22 күн бұрын

I don’t know anything about casca Fresca but I wouldn’t come anywhere close to buying a lennar

Whats your opinion on northsky celina american legends builder ? Please let me know

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

that is a new comuniity that is coming. Good selection of builders. Celina ISd. As far as amer legend goes I think they are going to be a solid choice. I think them and Perry are going to have the most customization options when it comes to building

@Saalar3259

2 ай бұрын

@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate yeah but i did not like the plans with perry homes

@Saalar3259

2 ай бұрын

What would you recommend between northsky vs cross creek meadows considering growth

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

@@Saalar3259 I think I would go northsky. I think but im not sure cross creek is also going to include a build to rent section

My neighborhood went from dead home builder killed by dr horton by a lawsuit to bigger nicer dr horton houses to cheaper express homes to duplexes! Dr horton is Americas builder but all over the place. The hoa has cameras by my house but who knows where they stream to. And our local police chief was generous enough to give us tornado sirens gotta say thanks where its necessary. The thing is your in dallas and im outside of austin and the landscape is exactly the same. 😁 edit to say these houses are really architecturally sound and this house has gone thru multiple storms!!

@b.noble2124

23 күн бұрын

Me and my family are looking at Dr Horton in the Orlando we heard a lot of things about the Horton builders how is your experience with dr Horton is the home worth it we are looking at the Hayden plan

@asrr62

19 күн бұрын

@@b.noble2124 its a really good barebones house probably one of the better builders imo. thing is, you are going to want to replace the flooring, paint the walls and fix it up a little then just regular maintenance. i personally find these houses incredibly depressing looking compared to older neighborhoods, its just the aesthetic but it messes with my head. lol. if i was you i would look for a place that feels like "home" cause these houses are soulless and mental health matters. atleast add personal touches. but yeah these houses will easily weather winds over 120+ mph in a storm no problem though. people who complain about these houses it is usually not structural issues but cosmetic ones. hope it helped

Here's MY "secret." If you see a KB Home in any subdivision, go somewhere else.

@jenerra11

2 ай бұрын

They gotten better over the decade

@mariaguild2024

Ай бұрын

lol..They are definitely more affordable and hopefully have gotten better over the years.... But I once heard someone say the New KB homes of today, are the "slums" of tomorrow..Yikes!

I find that your videos are very useful and informative. We are looking in the San Antonio area tho 🥹

@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I have connections in San Antonio that I can help with if needed for a really great agent. Or If I need to Will Travel 😀