New Homebuilding Steps
We're here to help you navigate the homebuying process. From finding and buying to building and living in your new home, we've simplified the experience to make it as stress free and fun as possible. Watch our step-by-step videos below for what to expect when buying a new home.
5 Simple Steps to Buying a Home
How does a mortgage work? What are the steps in financing a new home? What can I expect when building a new home? The answers start here.
Envision Your Dream Home
From choosing your floor plan and picking your homesite to selecting cabinet colors and adding a covered patio, we offer easy online tools to help you visualize your living space and bring your dream home to life.
Signing a Purchase Agreement
The home purchase agreement is a big step towards buying your dream home and we take the extra time to guide you through the entire process.
Financing Your New Home
How does a mortgage work? What are the steps in financing a new home? The answers start here.
10-Step Build Quality Experience
Our Build Quality Experience is a 10-step process meant to ensure quality and keep you updated throughout the construction of your new home.
Build Quality Experience Introduction
This is your first meeting with your construction manager. Together you’ll review details about the homebuilding process, establish a preferred method of communication and more.
Inspections
We believe in going above and beyond industry standards to ensure your house is a quality, well-constructed home. Several of the Build Quality steps involve inspections including your home’s foundation, frame, and mechanics. These help us make sure we uphold our high standards.
Pre-Drywall Orientation
Halfway through your home’s construction process you’ll have the second meeting of your Build Quality Experience. At this meeting you and your construction manager will walkthrough your under-construction home and learn about the features behind the wall..
Pre-Closing Orientation
This is the third meeting of our Build Quality Experience and typically takes place one to two weeks before closing. You will meet with your construction manager and review the exterior and interior features and finishes of your new home.
Celebration
It’s time to celebrate! During this final meeting you can expect to tour home and meet your customer care manager who will provide a complete overview of our warranty and service process.
Preparing to Close
There are a few items that need to be done leading up to your closing date. Here is what you need to know to make your transition to homeownership as smooth as possible.
Built-to-Last Checkpoint
A Customer Care Manager will schedule a Built to Last Checkpoint to review the performance of your home in its first year.
Understanding the Centex® Warranty
Centex gives you an industry leading 10-year limited structural new home warranty. Find out all the details here.