Guides
Short, honest answers to the questions people ask me most. Start wherever you are.
If you're just starting
Is new construction worth it?
Honestly, it depends on three things. Here's how I'd think it through.
New or resale: what's actually different
Coming soon. The trade-offs nobody puts on the brochure.
What move-in ready really means
Coming soon. And what still happens between contract and keys.
If you're comparing
Upgrades I'd skip, and the ones I wouldn't
Coming soon. What's worth it at the design center, and what you can do later.
How to pick a homesite
Coming soon. Sun, slope, neighbors and the questions to ask.
How the build timeline really goes
Coming soon. Each stage, and where the waiting happens.
If you're getting close
What happens at a first visit
Coming soon. What I'll ask, what we'll see, and what to bring.
Buying when you still have a home to sell
Coming soon. The order of things matters. Here are the options I walk people through.
Questions to ask your lender
Coming soon. So the numbers don't surprise you at closing.
Not sure where to start?
Answer eight questions and I'll point you at the plans that fit.