Getting Started

Charleston Ridge Subdivision is located in Saraland, Alabama with two great builders, DR Horton and Breland Homes.

Contact Your New Home Navigators, Charlie Plyler and Amanda Williams with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Generations at 888-776-0070 for more information. With their knowledge and experience, they can save you time, needless hassles, and money.

 

Make Your Wish List

Create a list of your needs and use it as a guide to selecting the right home. To start, some items to consider are:

•Current and future needs of your family
•Square footage and number of bedrooms and bathrooms
•Storage and cabinet space
•Entertainment space (patio, great room, kitchen)
•Neighborhood amenities
•Proximity to quality schools, transportation, work, shopping and recreation



Explore the Neighborhood

By spending time in the areas where you would most like to live, you will get a strong sense of their character. Walk through the neighborhood, visit the local stores, observe the traffic and explore the local parks and recreation facilities. It’s also a good idea to visit on different days and at different times of day.


Choose Your Builder

It's a good idea to research builders to find the best match for you. Some things to consider include:

• Reputation and Experience - How long have they been in business?
• Employees - Meet the sales counselor and the building supervisor. You'll be working closely with these people while your home is being built, so it's important that you have a good relationship.
• Warranty - What type of warranty does the builder offer? What does it cover and for how long?
• Established Communities - Tour existing neighborhoods that your builder has developed. This will give you an idea of what your community will look like in the future.
• Current Home Owners - Talk to current home owners to get their perspective on the builder's quality and customer service.



List Your Current Home

One of the biggest concerns buyers have when looking to purchase their next home is when to list their current one. A sales counselor will work with you to answer your questions, determine the best timing and refer a Realtor to ensure a smooth transition from your current home to a new one.


Understand the Time Frame

Building a new home is a detailed process and often takes between 90 and 120 days. This time frame can vary greatly depending on the season and weather conditions. Understanding the time frame and being able to discuss it with your sales counselor will help you plan adequately for the day you move in to your new home.