1. Decide how much you can afford to spend on a new home for sale. Bankrate’s mortgage calculator can help you plan for your potential house payments. Don’t forget to budget taxes and insurance into your total housing cost.

2. Start the search for new homes for sale! If you decided to build a new home or buy a new construction home, take the time to interview new home builders to evaluate their “customer-friendly” building process. Ask questions about their track record, construction process, home warranties and how often they meet deadlines. Staying informed is essential to building a new home.

3. Once you’ve found a neighborhood that interests you, take a walk through the community and ask residents about their experiences with the home builder or what they really like about the community. Get to know your potential neighbors and what life is really like in your new neighborhood.

4. Before you make an offer on a new home for sale, take the time to get pre-approved for a home loan. It will make the closing process run smoothly and efficiently if you already have your financing in place.

5. As you evaluate new home builders in Georgia, consider Keystone Homes. This family owned company builds top quality, affordable new homes throughout the Central Savannah River area. Keystone focuses on family-friendly areas with consideration to schools, local amenities, and places of worship. With homes priced from the $110s and a variety of floor plans available, you can rest assured that the Keystone home you purchase will be one of lasting quality that is both beautiful and eco-friendly. For more information, contact us today to learn about joining the family of satisfied Keystone homeowners.

Location: Marietta, GA

Price range: Starting around $290,000

Builder: Lennar Homes

# of floor plans: 14

Beds: 4 – 6

Baths: 2 1/2 – 3 1/2

Garages: 2 – 3

Community description: This is a great luxury homes community with only 21 units and energy efficient amenities. Each home is oversized, as is the lot it sits on.

Address: 4873 Sydney Lane, Marietta GA

Hours: Mon. 10:00 – 6:00 Tue. 10:00 – 6:00 Wed. 1:00 – 6:00 Thu. 10:00 – 6:00 Fri. 10:00 – 6:00 Sat. 10:00 – 6:00 Sun. 1:00 – 6:00

Phone #: 404-396-1803

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Hillside at Chastain
Georgia Builders

Location: Suwanee, GA

Price range: Starting around $300,000

Builder: Ryland Homes

Beds: 3 – 5

Baths: 2 1/2 – 3

Garages: 2

Community highlights: pool, tennis, clubhouse and playground w/basketball

Community description: This is a relatively new home community with natural surroundings and many amenities. It’s close to Atlanta, shopping and entertainment.

Nearby amenities: Lake Lanier

Address: 3905 Flagstaff Dr
Suwanee, GA 30024

Hours: Mon (Noon – 6:00 PM)
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Phone #: 770-844-8846

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Bradley Gin
Duluth New Homes

Location: Marietta, GA

Price range: Starting in the $400,000′s

Builder: Lennar Homes

Beds: 4 – 6

Baths: 2 1/2 – 4

Garages: 2 – 3

Community description: This community has yet to be completed, but will consist of 21 luxury family homes with brick facing and courtyard style garages

Address: 2660 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30062

Hours: by appointment only

Phone #: 404-931-7462

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Bentwood at Sugarloaf
Huschton New Homes

Location: Grovetown, GA 30813

Price range: Starting around $175,000

Builder: Keystone Homes

# of floor plans: 12

Beds: 3 – 5

Baths: 2 1/2 – 3 1/2

Garages: 2

Community description: This is a family community of single family homes within a suburban community of tree lined street.

Address: 1454 Summit Way, Grovetown, GA 30813

Phone #: 706-228-3323

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Creekstone Manor
Single Family Home Builders

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Price range: Prices starting around $255,000

Builder: Ryland Homes

# of floor plans: 10

Beds: 3 – 5

Baths: 2 1/2 – 4

Garages: 2

Community description: This is a gated community of luxury living close to Atlanta yet far enough away for quiet family living.

Address: 1135 Walters Cir
Alpharetta, GA 30005

Hours: Mon (Noon – 6:00 PM)
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Phone #: 770-887-8577

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Arbor Oaks
Atlanta New Homes

Location: Cumming GA

Price range: Starting in the $240,000′s

Builder: Lennar Homes

Beds: 4 – 6

Baths: 2 – 4

Garages: 2 – 3

Community description: This is a master planned community that’s not ready for new owners yet, but request and home plans are being accepted at the present time. It will be located close to Atlanta and offer luxury home living.

Address: 4620 Wollanston Road
Cumming, GA 30041

Hours: by appointment

Phone #: 404-931-7462

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Rosewood Park
Cumming New Homes

Location: Grovetown, GA

Price range: Starting around $110,000

Builder: Keystone

# of floor plans: 11

Beds: 3 – 4

Baths: 2 – 2 1/2

Garages: 1 – 2

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Community description: Close to schools, this family friendly neighborhood offers a small town comfortable feel.

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Address: 500 Cranberry Cir, Grovetown, GA 30813

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Phone #: 706-228-3323

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Bradley Gin
Smyrna New Homes

Location: Duluth, GA

Price range: Starting around $255,000

Builder: Centex Homes

# of floor plans: 4

Beds: 4

Baths: 2 ½ – 3 1/2

Garages: 2

Community highlights: pool, walking trails

Community description: Wonderfully landscaped family friendly community with many amenities for children

Address: 2807 Staunton Dr, Duluth, GA 30097

Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-6pWed 1p-6pSun 12p-6p

Phone #: 877-284-0559

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Bradley Gin
Duluth New Homes

Location: Augusta, GA

Price range: Starting in the $180,000′s

Builder: Keystone Homes

# of floor plans: 10

Beds: 3 – 5

Baths: 2 – 3 1/2

Garages: 2

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Community description: This is a home community built with families in mind, close to downtown Augusta

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Address: 3112 Quartz Way Augusta, GA 30907

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Phone #: 706-228-3323

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Estates of Fernwood Creek
Augusta Home Builders