First time home buyers are often intimidated by the home buying process. With Bella Vista Homes on your side, you won't have to worry. We guide you through the entire process from beginning to end, always acting with your best interests in mind to help you make the right home buying decisions for yourself and your family. We've provided a few useful links that may answer some of your questions, including terms to know and tips for purchasing a new home. If you have a question that isn't answered here, contact a Bella Vista Homes Sales Professional at 210-546-1275. We're always here to help! Home Buying Tips Home Buying Tips Purchasing Process Purchasing Process Terms to Know Terms to Know Earth Smart Earth Smart Home Buying Tips Purchasing a new home instills a sense of self-accomplishment and worth, thus it is important to take your time to plan and organize your finances. Below are a few steps you should take to ease the process. 1. GET YOUR FINANCES IN ORDER. Contact a preferred lender and get a Good Faith Estimate. Put together a budget and determine how much you can afford towards a mortgage loan each month. 2. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Figure out where you want to live and research the area. Consider factors such as schools, churches, shopping, dining, hospitals, and proximity to work. 3. MAKE A WISH LIST. Prioritize what features are most important to you in a new home. What are your must-haves? What can you compromise on? 4. CONSIDER A SELECT HOME. Many things can affect the time it takes to build your new home, such as weather and availability of labor and supplies. Purchasing a select home eliminates much of the variability in the homebuilding process and allows you to lock in to the current interest rates. 5. DON'T WAIT. HOMES SELL VERY QUICKLY. The home you love today and think about tonight may be purchased today by the family who loved it yesterday and thought about it last night. If you see a house that meets your needs, act right away. 6. WATCH YOUR SPENDING. Don't make any large purchases or take out any additional loans during the home buying process. Doing so may change your ability to qualify for the loan reflected in the Good Faith Estimate. 7. PLAN YOUR MOVE. Create a timeline to avoid closing too early or too late. Plan when to pack, obtain your homeowner's insurance, and set up utilities, cable, phone, etc. 8. HAVE FUN! Purchasing a new home is an exciting experience. Have fun with it! In a continuing effort to improve the home we build, Bella Vista Homes reserves the right to change prices, plans and specifications without notice. All square footages and dimensions are approximate. Renderings are artist renditions and may vary from plan. Asset 1w.cls-1{fill:none;}.cls-2{clip-path:url(#clip-path);}.cls-3,.cls-4{fill:#a2a2a2;}.cls-4{isolation:isolate;font-size:6px;font-family:ArialMT, Arial;}Asset 1 ® FOLLOW US Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Pinterest 2714 N. Loop 1604 E. Suite 101 San Antonio, Texas 78232 Main: 210-402-0642Sales: (210) 546-1275Fax: (210) 566-1724Warranty ©2021LegalPrivacyDownload our Media Kit Check out our luxury brand.