Finished new homes
Built by a builder for sale, often listed before they are done.
New homes and lots in Wilmette
New Construction in Wilmette, IL
New homes on rebuilt lots, lots sold as teardowns and what to check with the builder and the village before you sign.
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01 / New homes
New construction in Wilmette, IL: builds and teardown lots
New construction in Wilmette, IL is mostly one home at a time. Wilmette is built out, so new homes rise on lots where an older house came down. Buyers either buy a finished new home or buy a lot and build with an architect and builder.
Lots and teardowns
An older home bought for the land, then rebuilt.
Custom builds
Your plans, your architect and your builder on your lot.
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02 / Teardowns
What to check on a Wilmette teardown lot
- Lot width, depth and the zoning rules for setbacks, height and lot coverage.
- The village demolition and building permit steps and their timeline.
- Mature trees, drainage and utility lines.
- Sales of new homes on nearby blocks, so the finished price makes sense.
03 / Buying from a builder
Buying a new home from a builder in Wilmette
Builders write their own contracts. Have an attorney review the builder's contract, the warranty, the allowance list and the completion date. Realtors of North Shore compares the price with recent new home sales and checks what is included.
04 / Questions
Questions about new construction in Wilmette
Very few. Most new construction in Wilmette is single homes on rebuilt lots across the village.
Yes. A buyers agent finds new homes and lots, compares prices with recent sales and helps with the builder's contract terms.
It depends on the design, the permits and the builder. Ask each builder for a written schedule and what happens if it slips.
Most builders give a written warranty. Read what it covers and for how long before you sign.
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