A: It isn’t necessary to have an agent. Our sales professionals are extremely knowledgeable about our homes and communities, financing, and the entire home-buying process. However, we welcome real estate professionals and are happy to work with them to find your dream home. If you are currently working with an agent or choose to do so, he or she must accompany you on your first visit to a Meritage community in order to register your agent/client relationship.
A: It’s not required, but it’s very helpful. Pre-qualifying is a great way to determine just how much home you can comfortably afford. Our online sales consultants can direct you to a Meritage preferred lender who can help you pre-qualify. Then, they’ll help you find the homes and communities that will best fit your needs.
A: Our preferred lenders are familiar with our communities, sales staff, policies, and requirements. This allows for quick and accurate answers to your questions, while keeping you up-to-date and providing a faster, less complicated loan process. Using a preferred lender can save you money, too. Not only do they offer a full range of financing, competitive rates, and expert mortgage counseling, but we often extend special incentives to buyers who secure their loan with one of our preferred lenders. Our community sales managers can put you in touch with our preferred lenders in your specific market area.
A: New homes have distinct advantages over pre-owned homes. Because of today’s advanced technology, building materials are frequently more durable and more effective in meeting special needs. For example, materials used to improve energy efficiency didn’t even exist just 20-30 years ago. Plus, new homes offer more options for personalization, never-used mechanical systems such as your HVAC and appliances, and of course, that brand new look and feel. Pre-owned homes just don’t compare.
A: No one can predict the “bottom” of any downturn. This is the best time to buy a new home in more than a decade. Right now, interest rates are low, financing options are abundant, and there’s a great choice of homes. Waiting could result in rates going up and housing choices going down. And meanwhile, your family will miss out on the benefits of living in a brand new home.
A: The downturn in the housing market is actually a great thing for you as a buyer – you can benefit from reduced prices, a better selection of available homes, and historically low interest rates. Plus, as an owner, you get to enjoy tax advantages, and you’ll be building equity for yourself and not your landlord. Our online sales consultants can answer any other questions you may have, and they’ll show you how easy it is to buy a new home.
A: Yes, all the homes we build are covered by our New Home Warranty and Protection Plan. We build our homes with quality products and follow industry-accepted building practices. Plus, we have a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program to ensure our homes meet our high standards. All this, and warranty coverage, is designed to give you complete confidence when you purchase a home with us.
A: Meritage takes great pride in our homes and communities. We design our homes and follow construction best practices that result in great homes at a good value. Likewise, we choose communities carefully to be able to provide conveniences and amenities that will enhance quality of life. All this in mind, we protect the value and lifestyle of our homes by only building in our selected communities and not releasing our home designs to others.