1) Why should I purchase a new construction home as opposed to buying an existing home?
A. Building your own home allows you the opportunity to personalize your home by selecting the options that fit your needs. Building also ensures that your home has all the latest technologies and building techniques – making it as up-to-date as possible. Everything is new so there are no worries about replacing aging items. In addition, a newly constructed King’s Court home also comes with a two-year warranty.
2) Can I use my own lender?
A. You can use your own lender or choose our Preferred Lender. Our preferred lender offers competitive rates, can lock-in your interest rate up to 12 months, and can work with you to obtain your down payment. As an added incentive they will pick up all bank closing costs. Over the years they have provided our customers with the personable and dependable service we expect.
3) How long does it take to build?
A. The construction time frame varies for our semi-custom and custom homes. Please ask your New Home Consultant for the current build time in the neighborhood you’re interested in. You will receive a “Guaranteed Closing Date” at contract - that is the date your home will be completed – guaranteed!
4) If we don’t have time to build, do you have homes available immediately?
A. Yes, we try to have a variety of "Quick Delivery" homes available at each of our communities. Please contact the New Home Consultant at the community you are interested in, or visit our website’s “Quick Delivery Homes” for current information and photos.
5) Can we make custom changes?
A. Our semi-custom homes have been designed with extensive floor plan options to choose from with your choice of custom finishes to create the perfect home for your lifestyle. Our custom homes can be personalized with changes to the floor plans we offer, or you can build your own one-of-a kind custom home. Your New Home Consultant will be happy to answer questions regarding the customization of your home.
6) Can we make changes after the home is started?
A. We understand that changes are part of the building process. We have a very liberal policy allowing change orders after the home has begun and we do not charge a fee for processing change orders. We do however ask our homebuyers to understand that change orders require lead time to price and process.
7) What kind of warranty comes with the houses?
A. We are confident in the quality of our homes so we offer a two-year in-house warranty. Two weeks before your closing you will have a homeowner orientation/walk-through with our full time Director of Customer Service who will continue to work with you throughout your warranty period.
8) Who will help us make our selections?
A. Your New Home Consultant will guide you through the selection process and you will meet with professional cabinet, flooring and lighting designers to help you make your selections.
9) Are the home sites included in the base price?
A. Yes, a standard home site is included in the base price of our homes. Other home sites are also available in each community and vary by location. Some communities offer home sites with water views, walkout or lookout basements.
10) What other communities has King’s Court Builders built in?
A. Since 1986 King’s Court has built homes for over 850 families, which includes many repeat buyers. Past communities include: Penncross Knoll, Tall Grass, Stillwater, Tamarack West, High Meadow, and Saddle Creek in Naperville; Oakhurst, Oakhurst North, Glenford at Oakhurst North, and The Villages at Meadow Lakes in Aurora; Thornwood in South Elgin; Morgan Crossing in Oswego; and Tanglewood Hills in Batavia.
11) In what communities is King’s Court Builders currently building?
A. Kinloch, Ashwood Creek and Ashwood Park South in Naperville
Stonehaven in Aurora - Current phase sold out. Phase IV will have 16 home sites available at an undetermined time in the future.
Rosewood and Lakeside of Grande Park in Plainfield
Coming Fall ’06 – Highland Woods of Elgin
12) What is an electrical walk-through?
A. An electrical walk-through provides homebuyers an opportunity to walk through their home with the electrical contractor. This occurs at the electrical rough-in stage and allows the homebuyer a final opportunity to select and approve final locations for switches, outlets, recessed lights, etc. – per code.