With prices rising and inventory tight, more first-time buyers in New York are choosing to build instead of settling. New construction offers more control, better energy performance, and fewer unexpected repairs – all without the stress of bidding wars.
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10 Best Programs for First-Time Home Builders in NY
Topics: Financing, Budget, Custom Home Pricing, Resources, Price
Buying a House in Upstate New York? Build Your Dream Home Instead
If you're thinking about buying a house in Upstate New York, you’ve likely discovered just how challenging the process can be.
The moment a decent listing goes live, it’s flooded with offers and often disappears within days. Prices are climbing. Choices are shrinking. And for many buyers — especially first-timers or growing families — the entire process can feel exhausting.
But here’s the good news: You’re not stuck. Instead of battling it out in a tough market, you can build the home you actually want, from the ground up.
Topics: Panel Built Home, New Home, Buffalo Home Building, Financing, Custom Home, Budget, Modern Floor Plans, Floor Plans, Resources, Home Customization, Construction Timeline
Low House Inventory Upstate New York? It’s Time to Build!
The Upstate New York housing market is tighter than ever. Buyers from Buffalo to Syracuse are battling for a limited supply of homes — listings are scarce, prices are climbing, and properties vanish almost as soon as they’re listed. For families and first-time buyers, the struggle to secure a home that fits their needs and budgets is very real.
Topics: New Home, Buffalo Home Building, Financing, Custom Home, Home Customization, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry
Custom Home Construction Loan Interest Rates & the Waiting Game
It's a tough question for anyone looking to build a new custom home: Do I wait for home construction loan interest rates to go down or move forward on my project?
High interest rates have (unfortunately) become a fact of life in recent years, and they're not just limited to loans for real estate or home construction. Auto, student, and personal loans all have a higher price tag when all is said and done.
Topics: Financing, Custom Home, Custom Home Pricing, Price, Construction Timeline
Barndominium Financing & the Available Options
Topics: Financing, Pole Barns, Barndominiums
There are plenty of ways to build your dream home.
Regardless of construction method, the #1 thing future homeowners want to know from the start: How much is this going to cost me?
Topics: Financing, Technical Specs, Process