New construction homes in Eugene, Springfield, and Creswell

Compare locations and the type of purchase

Explore Springfield listings, the Thurston guide, and our Creswell guide alongside Eugene homes. Available projects change, so compare the current choices without assuming one city always has the most new inventory.

Understand what stage the home is in

A completed home gives you more to inspect directly, though it may still have unfinished items or requirements to resolve before closing. A home under construction may offer some choices, depending on the builder's schedule and contract.

A to-be-built listing requires closer attention to plans, specifications, pricing, and the conditions for starting work. Confirm whether the advertised images show that exact property, a similar completed home, or optional features.

If you are buying land separately and hiring a builder, use our land guide and cost-to-build guide. That process involves additional decisions about the site, permits, utilities, financing, and the construction contract.

Compare the full price

Ask for a written breakdown of the home and lot price, selected upgrades, allowances, and any items you must purchase separately. Confirm details such as appliances, fencing, landscaping, window coverings, and outdoor improvements rather than assuming the model includes the standard package.

Review deposit amounts, payment dates, change-order procedures, and the circumstances in which money is refundable. If the price can change, understand the contractual conditions before signing.

The ongoing budget matters too. Ask about association dues and responsibilities, utilities, insurance, and the likely property-tax treatment after completion. A tax statement reflecting vacant land or an unfinished home may not show the cost after construction is assessed. Oregon's property-assessment guidance explains that new construction can affect assessed value.

Review representation and compensation before committing

Ask whom each person involved in the sale represents. The on-site sales team markets the builder's homes; that does not establish that it represents your interests as a buyer.

If you want your own broker, discuss the relationship and written agreement before starting the purchase process. The Oregon Real Estate Agency's buyer-representation FAQs explain the state's requirements.

Review the compensation terms, any proposed builder contribution, and any amount you may owe. Do not assume representation is free or that every builder pays the same amount. If the builder has a buyer-agent registration process, have your broker clarify it early.

Compare financing incentives with the whole loan

A builder may advertise a credit or financing incentive tied to particular terms. Ask for those terms in writing and compare the offer with another lender's available loan.

Use the CFPB's Loan Estimate comparison guidance to review rates, fees, payments, and cash needed at closing. If an offer includes a temporary payment reduction, ask what the payment becomes afterward. A lower tax or insurance estimate does not necessarily make one lender's loan cheaper.

For a home still being built, ask how the interest-rate lock relates to the completion schedule and what happens if closing is delayed. Have the lender explain which costs or deadlines could change.

Plan inspections, the walkthrough, and warranty review

Discuss independent inspections and the access and timing allowed by the contract. If the stage of construction permits it, ask whether inspections can occur before covered work becomes inaccessible, as well as near completion.

Review the builder's license through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, obtain the warranty documents, and understand the process for reporting a problem. Confirm coverage, exclusions, responsible parties, and deadlines in the actual documents.

At the final walkthrough, record incomplete or disputed items and the agreed process for addressing them. Confirm required completion and occupancy approvals, possession terms, and any outstanding work before arranging the move. A municipal inspection, a private inspection, and a warranty serve different purposes.

Keep the move-in plan realistic

Ask how the contract defines completion, what can extend the schedule, and what options exist if the builder or buyer cannot meet a deadline. Match that information to your current lease or home sale and your lender's timing.

If the completion date is still uncertain, compare the cost of temporary housing or storage before making inflexible moving reservations. Use the written agreement rather than an informal estimate as the basis for your commitments.

Compare new homes with Cheyenne Black

Share your preferred locations, total budget, move-in date, and any project you are considering with Cheyenne Black. We can start with the available homes and the terms that matter to your purchase.

Call 541-954-4252, email Cheyenne, or contact Team Burke.