They say when you make a misstep that is a mistake. When you do it again it is called experience. The reason I bring this up is a tip I have learned in buying in the new construction category. Before plunking your money down on a house in a Master Planned Community get yourself a map. Also check with the local city Planning and Economic Development Board along with the state highway department. You need to be aware of commercial zoning around the residential areas as well as future highway expansion. A very good online mapping tool is Google Maps. It will show you the general lay of the land and the roads. You can zoom in and out and drag the map around. While not always up to date including its satellite imagery, it is a good start.
Myself and others I have known in new construction areas have built early into the development. That commercial zoning could end up being a two story paint store in your backyard. The quiet backyard you envisioned with your pool could have the roar of traffic from a six lane highway someday. It does happen and your lifestyle suffers and values plummet. Retail follows rooftops but so do roads.
Be a smart cookie. Check it out. Don't listen to scuttlebut from the new home salesperson. A great REALTOR can point you toward the resources. You then will enjoy your new home for many years to come.
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