Overall - this is a generally well moving development for Stylecraft in Caldwell. Be happy it is in Caldwell because any closer to College Station and it would have maybe been a DR Horton or other type builder, which IMO would have been worse for it…but the development wasn't going to move nearly as fast as they (DRH) wanted.
One of my Highschool buddies was the contractor who did the scraping/dirt work for Phase 2 in that neighbor. He does pretty good dirt work and packs it right.
Generally speaking - Stylecraft is gonna be an entry level type home/builder. But for Caldwell - I'd say it's actually one of the higher ranked builds (no offense to anyone in Caldwell) unless you go construction or deep rehab.
It's really going to depend upon the type of build - is it already under contract and being built? Or do you get a chance to start from dirt and work there? Likely best to hire an 3rd party inspection before dry wall and then before closing.
You'll get a decent set of bones with some builder grade HVAC and appliances. They won't be top of the line but they will work and if you can take care of them with proper maintenance should hopefully get some life out of them. My best example is I had a client with a style craft home - their home would always get super hot in the summer and then in year 8-9 the HVAC went out. Well it turns out the HVAC unit was undersized for the home. Got it replaced with the proper size and all was well.
Best make sure you're ensuring good dirt and foundation pour. And then practicing good maintenance as a homeowner to keep the house in good condition.
Happy to help answer any questions you may have and work through anything. Going with style craft should likely give you a chance at a decent entry interest rate from the builder if rates are still high. I think offering 4.99% right now.
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