Frequently Asked Questions

How can I know what to really expect in my new home?

Our accessible Show Homes are the best standard by which to judge the quality you'll be assured in your own new home. The quality of our design and materials is clearly represented in the workmanship we've specifically modeled in the Show home.

Carolina Homes invites you to build in the following new and developing communities:

What is the price range for most of your new homes?

Carolina builds homes that grow with you, starting from the upper 160's for a multi family design, moving into the mid 200's and up to the low 300's for a starter family home. These prices include the house, the lot (for single family homes) and GST.

How much down payment is required and what would my monthly payments be?

Your Carolina Home will be a superior investment that is worthy of all the things you do to set your home apart. Once you have chosen the design that works best for your family, Carolina Homes requires a deposit to hold the lot and begin the decision-making process for your home. A down payment of no less than 5% is required upon acceptance of your offer. The deposit that you have already put down is considered part of your down payment.

The amount of your monthly payments are dependant on how much you put down, and the overall price of your home.

I already own a home, is there anything you can do to make it easier for me to purchase a new home?

Carolina Homes wants to make the buying process as convenient and positive for you as possible. That is why we offer a comprehensive Guaranteed Trade Program. Under this program we can purchase your old home from you so that you don't have to wait to have your new home built.

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Do you work with any particular lending institutions?

Due to our good reputation, Carolina Homes is able to foster beneficial relationships with nearly all-major lenders. Many times, we can provide our customers with preferred rates or perks because of these good relationships. Carolina is also more than capable of working with smaller lending institutions if you have one you prefer to work with. However, an additional $400 will be assessed to cover additional legal fees.

What makes you different from other builders?

Carolina Homes believes in an outward focus, towards the needs of the customer, rather than an inward orientation on the company image. We believe that image has to follow action. It is this integrity that has allowed us to grow as a business over the past twenty years, and sets us apart from other builders in Calgary's burgeoning economy.

How long does it take to build a house from the time I sign an agreement?

At Carolina Homes we understand the need for both timeliness and quality. A delicate balance must be struck so that you have a house where the quality has not been compromised, but one that you can move into at your earliest convenience. In most cases, your new home will be complete between seven and nine months. There are occassions where we have homes available for quick possession for those who require an earlier move in date.

What can I do to ensure that the building process moves efficiently?

There are many ways that you can help us to have your home built on an efficient time line. With the many features that families have to choose from, it becomes important that you finalize your options on your blueprint in a timely manner. When blueprints have to go back to our design department for a second time, delays occur to the start of your new home.

When you are choosing the options that will make this house a true home for your family, you have a small window of time in which to confirm the options you have chosen. However, as we move closer to the start date for your home, these changes will have more impact, as the details must be finalized in our Purchasing and Construction department before they can be applied to your new home design.

If your people are so good, do you ever have serious problems?

Carolina Homes' desire to make your home building experience a positive one does not go unchallenged, in the process of bringing together hundreds of individuals to commit themselves to thousands of different skilled steps. Though we rarely experience serious setbacks, small problems are known to arise, as with any project of this magnitude. Most of these smaller issues relate to communication. It is important that you and your sales representative maintain a relationship of trust and open communication, so that the likelihood of any decision being overlooked in the final planning is reduced.

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