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Choosing your community
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The lot and the location outlive every finish.
You have a builder and are weighing communities and lots.
What matters right now
The lot and the location outlive every finish you pick — get them right before you talk options.
Three things to focus on
Three questions to ask
- “What is planned for the remaining phases and the adjacent parcels?”
- “What exactly does this lot premium pay for?”
- “Which way does water drain on this lot, and where does it go?”
Three things to check
- Sun orientation of the main living spaces and outdoor space.
- Distance to arterial roads, retention, utility easements, and future amenities.
- HOA dues, assessments, and what they cover at full build-out.
One common mistake
Spending the option budget on finishes firstMoney spent on the site and the shell outlasts money spent on trim.Finished with this stage?
Checklist
Lot and community checks
What a lot premium is actually buying: orientation, drainage, future phases, and what gets built behind you.
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The lot itself
Around the lot
5 items left before you can mark this reviewed.
Decisions that matter now
Decide what a lot premium is actually buying
Orientation, drainage, and what gets built behind you matter more than square footage.
Mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring future phases and adjacent land use
- Choosing a lot without checking grading
Million Dollar Mistakes™ here
All mistakesLearn for this stage
What’s next
Reviewing and signing the purchase contract.
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