What about buying an older home in an established community with schools, malls etc at your doorstep.
When me & the wife lookked for our first home we thought about the future and whether or not we wanted our kids to ride the bus to school in kindergarten.
As well having to drive to another community to get a gallon of milk or beer wasn't that attractive.
In the end we bought in an established community and are on our second home in the same area.
My kids go to the school down the street and I have multiple options for shopping, beer stores etc...
I understand the desire for a new home but with it comes all the new home hassles.
Who wants to live in a dusty construction zone for 2 years or have to wait for year to lay sod or put up fencing.
Not me.
I have an older home, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double detached garage with an extra parking pad, paved back alley, schools, parks etc at my doorstep.
I'm not slamming new homes but look at all your options...
Just my .02
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