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 | Determining Your Needs
The first step in the home buying process is to identify what you need from a home. You must determine what it is that you absolutely need and what it is that you would want to have in your home. With New Homes by Santiago, the options are endless. We offer the best selection, at an affordable price… all with the modern family in mind. To begin searching now, click here.
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 | Getting Pre-Qualified
Managing the financial aspects of buying a home can be time-consuming and intimidating. But we'll help you get all those details under control and make your home buying experience more enjoyable. An in-house financial counselor will explain the entire process and stay by your side until your loan is complete. The first step your counselor will help you with is getting pre-qualified. This process will determine how much house/payment you can afford and it will eliminate last minute surprises, giving you time to improve your financial position. Best of all it will help you shop with confidence.
Call us toll-free at (888) 563-3003 to get started.
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 | Continue searching with New Homes by Santiago
Now that you are pre-qualified it's time to shop, shop, shop. The fun is just beginning as you can begin to choose from hundreds of floor plans and begin to select your favorite options. Choose your décor package, upgrade your appliances, change your floor covering. The choices are endless and all up to you. Visit New Homes by Santiago today to view a few of the award winning designs available to you.
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 | Hiring a Contractor
Santiago's experience and knowledge will be an invaluable resource as you'll need to begin coordinating with a contractor to prepare the site for your new home. Santiago's team is ready to work with your outside contractor or suggest a few of their own to expedite the process. Your contractor can help you answer many of the questions you'll need to address including (but not limited to):
- Access to the site - Homes are delivered on heavy, oversized trucks, so road access is important.
- Zoning, permits, development fees - Are there any regulations that would keep you from installing your home?
- Utility location - Is there access to gas, electricity, water, sewer or space for a septic system, and all other utilities you need?
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 | Choosing Your Home
Although choosing a home that's right for your family may feel overwhelming, Santiago's friendly team of sales agents are ready and waiting to help. Based on your contractor's recommendations, Santiago's team can help you select a home that's perfect for your location.
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 | Preparing the Site
Once you've chosen your home, your contractor can begin the work. The land needs to be cleared, graded and made ready to accommodate your new home. Click here to download our handy Site Preparation Guide to assist you with the process.
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 | Leaving Your Deposit
With the help of Santiago's friendly sales team, you've found your home! It's time to leave a small deposit of good faith to ensure your home is ready and waiting for you on move in day.
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 | Finalizing Your Loan Details
An in-house financial counselor will explain all your options and work with your contractor to make sure all the details of setting up your new home are included in the loan. And best of all, our friendly counselor will also handle all the details and stay by your side until the process is complete.
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 | Signing Your Loan Documents
Signing your final loan documents is an exciting final step in home buying process, make sure to bring valid photo identification (such as a driver's license, passport, etc.), in addition to the final payment needed to close escrow on your home. And don't worry, your Santiago financial counselor will remind you of anything else you'll on that day. Be sure to set aside enough time to thoroughly review your loan documents and ask any questions you may have.
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 | Finishing the Details
Once your new home is completed, Santiago will ensure quick delivery and work with your contractor to complete your lot preparation. The next step is to set your home and finalize the details including connecting all utilities, and arranging for any required inspections. The correct installation of your home is critical. Here's where working with a reputable retailer and experienced contractors really pays off. The steps will vary by home model and the location where the home is installed. Unlike a site-built home, installation typically only takes a few weeks rather than months. As part of the process, coordination with third-party vendors will be scheduled and installation of accessories such as awnings, porches, etc., will be completed.
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 | Inspecting Your New Home
Once you have closed the funding on your new home, it's time for final inspection. This is your opportunity to make sure that everything has been done right. Get organized and use a checklist so you cover everything. You're going to want to check:
- Doors and windows
- Electrical outlets
- Kitchen and bathroom fixtures
- Lights and switches
- Smoke alarms
- Appliances
- Trim and moldings
- Cabinets and hardware
- Carpeting
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 | Moving In
Welcome home! Once the inspection is completed, you will be handed the keys to your new home! You've accomplished what most people consider to be one of life's most rewarding experiences and you're ready to start unpacking.
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