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01
Prequalify
Get a no-strings-attached financial assessment
This no-commitment, knowledge-building exercise gives you insight into how much home you could probably afford, as well as which home loan type might be your best fit. All it requires is for a lender to take a snapshot of your finances and run a credit check. Prequalification is a powerful tool that will let you know exactly what steps you’ll need to take before you’re ready to purchase a home—if you’re not there already! It also establishes a relationship with a lender, which will come in handy later on when you need preapproval to purchase a particular home.
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House hunt
Search on-site or online
Once you’ve prequalified and know your price range, you’re ready to go shopping. Depending on what’s most convenient for you, you could browse online, tour communities in person, or a combination of both! This is the time to put together your wish list of everything you’d want in your dream home.
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Contract
Make a preliminary commitment to buy
One of the great advantages of new home construction is that it’s first-come, first-served. As long as you’re a qualified buyer, the house is yours if you’re the one who got there first. When you’ve found a home that checks the right boxes, you’ll want to act fast to get it under contract—ensuring that no other buyer can swoop in and buy it out from under you.
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Close
Put a bow on it and grab the keys… you’re a new homeowner!
This is your big day to sign final paperwork and breathe a sigh of satisfaction, because you’ve officially bought a home. And whether it’s your first house, or one of several, the feeling never gets old. You’ll also love the peace of mind that comes with a new home warranty, providing coverage on major items and repairs.
Purchase a to-be-built home
If you’re looking to pick your homesite and build from the ground up—personalizing your floor plan with structural and design options along the way—our flagship brand is for you.
Purchase a quick move-in home
If you’re in need of something on a faster timeline, both of our brands give you the option to purchase a quick move-in home—with Dream Homes offering streamlined single-family homes at a more affordable price, and Ariva Homes offering everything from quick move-in single-family homes to townhomes and condos.
Buy online
Available homes from both homebuilding brands offer our industry-first “Buy Now” option—allowing you to purchase your new home completely online!