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Tools

For Buyers

New Home Buyers

Education Resources

Education

Is New For You?

Save countless hours and find out for yourself if new construction is truly the right path for you. 

BuildChi Rebate Infographic

Compare the details regarding the BuildChi Buyer’s Rebate Program vs my traditional full service approach.  

Which Build Type For You

Explore the various ways new homes are built and find out what type works best for you and your situation.

Ultimate Builders Reviews List

See the public opinions of builders through their many various review sources in the most robust list ever.

Builder Pricing Explained

Deep dive into the complex pricing mechanics of new construction and how it differs from Resale Homes.

Negotiating New Homes

Learn my secrets to negotiating new builds and what information you should be aware of when doing so.

Options & Upgrades

Determine the best and worst options/upgrades to consider when building a new home. 

The Build Process

Learn the process your home will go through from start to finsh when building a new construction home.

New Build Road Map Graphic

Visualize the steps you will go through when building a new home, from your first visit to closing day and beyond.

New Build Road Map Guide

Learn the steps you will go through when building a new home, from your first visit to closing day and beyond.

Estimate Your Monthly Payments

Calculator

*Resources to Estimate Your Property Tax, PMI, Interest Rates, HOA Fees, Home Insurance, Buying Power and Total Home Price Are Below This Calculator

Estimate Property Tax

Estimate your property taxes based on locality of your perspective home curtesy of Smart Asset.

Estimate PMI

Estimate your PMI if you are putting less than 20% for your down payment, curtesy of Nerd Wallet.

Estimate Interest Rate

Estimate Interest Rates, if no builder promotion is available, curtesy of Mortgage Rates Daily.

Estimate Home Insurance

Estimate Home Insurance based on average rates in Illinois, curtesy of Nerd Wallet.

Estimate Buying Power

Skip the pre-approval and estimate your Buying Power with this calculator curtesy of Nerd Wallet.

Estimate HOA Fees

Estimate HOA Fees, which are dependent on the community and home type. Generally expect:

Single Family HOA Dues Between
$45.00 to $95.00 per month
 
Townhouse HOA Dues Between
$140.00 to $295.00

Estimate Total Sales Price

Estimate your Semi-Custom or Custom Home as base prices listed do not include Lot Premiums or Options/Upgrades. Generally expect:

Options/Upgrades:
10-20% of Base Price
 
Lot Premiums:
15-60k Based On Demand

Model Tours

Custom Homes

Pulte Homes

MI Homes

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Silverthorne Homes

New Single-Family

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