A new townhome in Raleigh may be finished, under construction or offered for a future completion date. Before comparing prices, ask for the specific home's floor plan, included finishes and expected closing schedule. A model home can help you picture the rooms; the written specifications tell you what the purchase includes.
Walk the route from the garage or parking space to the kitchen, then to the bedrooms and laundry. Count the stairs on those trips and check where you would put a desk or frequently used furniture. An extra floor can separate rooms you want apart, but it can also put routine trips on different levels.
If you are considering an end unit, compare its windows, outdoor space and asking price with an interior unit in the same development. Check the actual lot and plan rather than assuming every home in the row has the same parking or patio.
Request the association's current dues and documents showing who maintains the roof, siding, yard and any private outdoor area. Ask about charges beyond the advertised dues. For a home still being built, confirm inspection access, the warranty and the proposed completion schedule with the builder; those details belong in the written purchase documents.
Send the property address or development name and your question about the floor plan, HOA dues, included finishes or closing date.
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