The New Home Owner Podcast

Now that you're living in your brand new home, I'm sure you want to keep it in pristine shape. Check out this episode to learn about the warranties on your home, what you can do as a homeowner to maintain it, and what steps to take should you need to report an issue with your home.

Finally, the time has come to go to Settlement. What can you do to prepare? What you can expect when you arrive? Get your questions answered in this episode and more importantly, get the keys to your brand new home!

Are you getting excited? It's time to discuss the New Home Orientation, the last meeting you will have with your Project Manager ahead of settling on your new home. We sit down with our Regional Production Trainer Ryan to understand the goal of this meeting, what to expect, and how we've simplified the experience to set you up for success as a new homeowner!

In Part 2 of our Building series, your home is getting its finishing touches! The team along with Special Guest David Nichols discuss the final stages of the building process, from flooring and cabinetry installation to electrical fixtures and appliances. Get an understanding of when you can visit your home during this stage, and some peace of mind as we discuss final inspections.

The time has come to build your home! From pouring foundation to the roof going up, our own building professional Dave Carter walks us through every step of the process leading to the Pre-Drywall Meeting. Get a better understanding of who is actually building your home and exactly what to expect at this meeting, so that you can make the best of it.

We're SO close to breaking ground on your home, but before we do, it's time to meet the person who will help guide you through your new home build - your Project Manager. Emily, Project Manager in Miami, talks through the relationships she builds, sets some expectations and most importantly, helps you prepare for your Pre-Construction Meeting. This is an important one!

Your first new home purchase may have felt like a whirlwind in the beginning, but now things are starting to slow down. But don't worry, there's actually a ton of things going on behind the scenes as our Team prepares to start construction on your new home. Tune in to learn exactly what's happening, who's managing what, and how this step of the process can impact your building timeline.

It's time to make your design selections and this is where it all starts to feel real - you get to actually visualize and plan for what your home will look like. On this episode we talk with design expert Krista Peterson to learn all about how her team created the Design Interiors program to help you make selections as simple as possible. If you aren't sure which Design Interiors palette is for you, you'll want to tune into this episode!

You've signed your contract, and now it's time to submit your Loan Application. This can feel like one of the most stressful parts of the homebuilding process, but tune in to this episode to learn exactly what to expect, how to prepare, and review the very basics of what makes up a mortgage payment. We'll be hearing from our very own mortgage professional, Ronnie Staines, who will return in later episodes to help guide you through the financing process from start to finish!

Welcome to the very first episode of the New Home Owner Podcast! You just signed your contract and there's a good chance you're going through a roller coaster of emotions. You aren't alone! Tune in to hear our guest speaker, Sales Representative Valli Ruiz, talk about her personal experiences with people buying their first home. Plus, we'll talk about what you can expect through the rest of the homebuilding journey!