Finally got our keys! $0 down new build in Charlotte Metro (38M & 26F)
After almost a year, we finally closed on our home! We originally spent two months searching and toured 50–60 existing houses, but it was honestly so frustrating. Everything we saw was a total project, we’re talking outdated cabinets, gross carpets, and bathrooms that needed to be gutted, yet sellers still wouldn't negotiate at all.
We eventually decided to pivot to a new build and it was easily the best move. It took about 8 months to finish, but we got to pick everything from scratch, including a great cul-de-sac lot. The deal ended up being way better than a fixer-upper too; we did $0 down, no closing costs, and actually walked away with cash back at the end. Our mortgage is $3k and we couldn't be happier to finally be done with the search.