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70% -- buyer surprise rate hidden post closing costs for new construction home buyers (2024)
More than 70% of new construction home buyers are caught off guard by hidden post-closing expenses not factored into the base price.
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70%
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Data Vintage
2024
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US
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B
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Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
National Association of Home Builders
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https://sellmyhomelv.com/new-build-homes-before-buying/ ↗
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New Build Homes: What Should You Know Before Buying? - Sell My Home For 1% - Steve Hawks - List For 1% In Las Vegas
- Over 70% of new construction buyers are surprised by post-closing costs like finishing the yard and appliances.
- Builder contracts often include fine print that favors the seller, causing confusion for over 40% of buyers.
- New builds offer energy efficiency and modern design but lack the finishe…
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National Association of Home Builders
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new construction home buyers: 70% buyer surprise rate hidden post closing costs. Source: National Association of Home Builders (2024). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/new-construction-buyers-surprised-post-closing-costs
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