Once you have a lot or a model selected, review the purchase agreement closely, including the deposit protection structure and the structural warranty coverage, and have a lawyer review it before you sign. These terms differ meaningfully from a standard resale purchase agreement.
Confirm your possession timeline with the builder in writing, since new construction possession dates shift more often than a resale closing date, and build some flexibility into your own moving plans accordingly.
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