The free guide is designed to save homeowners and prospective homebuyers money by helping them make informed decisions. Richard Roll, President of AHA, reports that the free 32-page SuperGuide is a compilation of the most salient points from its most popular publications. The quality of a new home will in large measure be determined by the skill of the builder who constructs it. That's why you should shop for a builder as carefully as you shop for the features of your home. A good place to start is the local builders association - The Valley Home Builders Association.
Most builders associations can provide a list of their builder members.
The real estate section in the newspaper is a good source of information about the builders who are active in the area, the types of homes they are the building and the prices you can expect to pay. Also ask friends and relatives for recommendations. When shopping for a home from a particular builder, you should try to talk to people who have purchased homes from the builder. Don't be shy about approaching people. Even knock on some doors if you have to.