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Ready for a New Home, Now? Consider a Spec!

Are you ready to buy a new home, but you don’t want to wait the lengthy 10 to 12 months it takes to custom design and build your new home? Consider a spec! A spec home is a house built by a developer without a specific buyer in mind. The builder constructs the home based on market trends and expectations, hoping to sell it upon completion. Luxury custom homebuilder, Paul Gray Homes, has a list of spec homes recently completed or in the construction process. Here are some key benefits of purchasing a spec home:

Move-In Ready
– Spec homes are often fully built or near completion, so buyers can move in quickly without waiting through the entire construction process.
– Since everything is typically completed (including landscaping), buyers avoid the hassle of overseeing the construction or making many decisions on finishes.

Set Price
– Fixed pricing: Unlike custom homes, which can lead to fluctuating costs due to changes or unforeseen construction or supply-chain issues, the price of a spec home is set by the developer.

No Construction Stress
– No decision fatigue: All design choices (flooring, fixtures, layout, etc.) are made by professionals, reducing the stress and effort of selecting every detail.
– Less waiting: Buyers avoid the sometimes lengthy process of planning, permits, and construction delays. Buying a custom luxury home usually takes between 7 to 12 months depending on the size and scope of the home. Click here to check our Paul Gray Homes new home construction process.

Modern Designs and Features
– Up-to-date styles: Builders design spec homes based on current market trends, ensuring that they have modern layouts, materials, and energy-efficient technologies.
– Market appeal: These homes are built to be attractive to a wide range of buyers, so they often feature popular, contemporary designs and amenities.
-NEW, NEW, NEW- Spec homes have never been lived in, so everything from the toilets to the refrigerator, the bathtub to the carpet is brand new for you to live in and enjoy.

Quality Assurance
– Proven builders: When buying a spec home, it is important to selected only  Top-rated custom home builders like Paul Gray Homes and other reputable home builders in Wichita, Kansas. These home builders use high-quality materials and have a proven process of quality and efficiency.
– Warranties: Many spec homes come with warranties, covering major systems or structural issues for a certain period. Paul Gray Homes offers a 12-month home warranty on all of their custom luxury homes. Contact us for details.

Faster Financing
– Mortgage ease: Lenders are often familiar with spec homes from established builders, which can streamline the mortgage approval process.

Established Communities
– Planned neighborhoods: Spec homes are frequently located in popular new home communities with amenities like parks, pools, or schools, enhancing the neighborhood’s appeal. Paul Gray Homes is a preferred building in the following new home communities.
– Community integration: Buyers can see the environment and neighboring homes, allowing them to better evaluate the area before purchasing.

A spec home can be an excellent option for buyers looking for a balance of convenience, modern features, and a predictable buying process without the challenges of custom building.

Paul Gray Homes has a variety of new luxury custom homes in the Wichita area that are currently for sale and under construction. Many of these spec homes are move-in-ready or will be available for purchase in the coming months. For more information about our inventory of luxury custom homes call 316-990-0000 or click here.