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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 22 MIN

They LIED to YOU! - YES!! You Actually CAN Afford a New Construction Home!

from The Deep Dive by Hall and Hoolihan · host Cydney Hall & Joseph Hoolihan - Hall & Hoolihan Group

Stop letting outdated advice cost you thousands of dollars! In this explosive episode, we reveal how the median price for a brand-new home has officially dropped below the price of "used" resale homes, saving buyers nearly $20,000 right at the start. We’re breaking down the exact mechanics builders use, like 2-1 buydowns and $60,000 incentive packages, to make your monthly payment lower than you ever thought possible.📍 Chapter Breakdown:The Sticker Price Shock: Why new homes are currently $20,000 cheaper than older ones.The "Lock-In" Effect: Why homeowners with 3% rates are choking the resale market and driving prices up.Builder Psychology: Why national builders must sell inventory at a discount while private sellers just sit on it.The 2-1 Buydown: A step-by-step look at saving $386/month in your first year.The "Comps" Game: Why builders offer $60,000 in incentives instead of just lowering the price.Maintenance Math: Why 92% of resale buyers face major repair bills in year one that new construction owners avoid.The HERS Index & Utilities: How modern energy codes save you $1,300 a year on power bills.The Insurance Secret: Why your premium could be 53% lower on a brand-new build.Spec Homes: How to bypass the 12-month wait and move into a new home in 30 days.The "First Visit" Trap: The critical mistake that can cost you professional representation at the builder's office.✅ What You Will Learn:How to leverage a 2-1 buydown to keep $4,600 in your bank account during your first year of ownership.The reality of modern building codes (PEX plumbing vs. corroding copper) and why new builds are physically superior.Why using a realtor for new construction is a free "legal and professional" advantage that builders actually pay for.The "Timing Strategy" for using a builder’s fiscal year-end to secure unadvertised discounts. Produced by:Hall and Hoolihan GroupSocial Media:Hall and Hoolihanhttps://www.instagram.com/hallandhoolihan/https://www.youtube.com/@HallandHoolihanCydney Hallhttps://www.instagram.com/cydneysellsre/https://www.youtube.com/@CydneySellsreJoseph Hoolihanhttps://www.instagram.com/josephhoolihanrealestate/https://www.youtube.com/@JosephHoolihanRealEstate

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Stop letting outdated advice cost you thousands of dollars! In this explosive episode, we reveal how the median price for a brand-new home has officially dropped below the price of "used" resale homes, saving buyers nearly $20,000 right at the start. We’re breaking down the exact mechanics builders use, like 2-1 buydowns and $60,000 incentive packages, to make your monthly payment lower than you ever thought possible. 📍 Chapter Breakdown: The Sticker Price Shock: Why new homes are curre...

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