Strategies for buying new construction

Buying new construction in the Chicago suburbs? Before you walk into a builder's sales office, watch this. Builders hold firm on price, but there's real money on the table if you know where to look. In this video I break down how to buy a new construction home in the western Chicago suburbs in 2026: builder rate buydowns and lender incentives, how to stack closing cost credits and flex cash (and the "use it or lose it" catch), why builders negotiate on incentives instead of price, and the best time of year to buy. If you're looking at a D.R. Horton, Pulte, Lennar, or M/I Homes community around here, this one's for you. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Don't leave FREE money on the table 0:37 – Rate Buydowns & Builder Lender Incentives 2:49 – Promo stacks 4:07 – Full incentive breakdown recap 4:27 – Why work with a Realtor 7:42 – Best time to buy 8:39 – Recap 🏡 BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION OR MOVING TO THE CHICAGO SUBURBS? I help buyers navigate new builds across DuPage County and the western suburbs, including Carol Stream, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Warrenville, Lisle, Plainfield, Romeoville, and Naperville. Reach out before your first visit to the model home. 📞 CONTACT RANDY MARSHALL 📱 Call/Text: 630-220-6356 📧 Email: Randy.m@kw.com 🌐 Website: MarshallSellsHomes.com 📸 Instagram: @ReelinRealtor 🏢 Randy Marshall | Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker Keller Williams Premiere Properties | 580 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 #NewConstruction #ChicagoSuburbs #HomeBuyingTips