Short answer: Most Utah production builders include a basic kitchen appliance package (often range, dishwasher and microwave) but leave the refrigerator, washer and dryer to the buyer. Front yard landscaping is a toss-up. Some builders include it, many don't, and city or HOA rules often require you to finish it within 6 to 12 months of closing. Blinds, fencing, backyard

A 2-1 buydown lowers your interest rate by 2 percentage points in year one and 1 point in year two. In year three, the rate returns to the full note rate and stays there. The lower payments aren't free money. Someone (usually the builder) pays a lump sum into an escrow account at closing to cover the difference between the

If you want a single-family home eventually but can't swing one today, buying a new-construction townhome first is a legitimate plan. You build equity, lock in a payment, and carry your gains into a bigger home later. It works best when you choose a builder that offers both, because you already understand how they build, how their floor plans work,

Your first design appointment at a Utah design center is a guided, one-to-two-session walkthrough where you choose the finishes for your new home: flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures, paint, and more. The best way to prepare is to know three things before you walk in: what's already included in your price, what a realistic selections budget looks like for your

Short answer: in most new Utah communities, a homesite (your lot) is chosen in one of three ways. You pick it yourself from a released lot map, the builder assigns one based on your floor plan and timing, or you skip the choosing entirely and buy a move-in-ready home that already sits on its lot. Which one you get depends

A Utah new home warranty claim usually follows the same path: you notice something, document it, submit it in writing, the builder inspects, and a repair gets scheduled. The most important checkpoint is the 11-month walkthrough, a pre-expiration inspection that gives you a clean shot at getting issues on the record before the first year of coverage ends. Most Utah

Comparing two builder quotes fairly comes down to five lines: base price, lot premium, options and upgrades, incentives, and timeline. Convert every one of them to the same unit (total dollars, plus a move-in date), and the real difference usually shows up fast. Most "cheaper" quotes aren't cheaper. They just put the costs in different places. If you're weighing a

Most Utah households need roughly $120,000 to $180,000 in annual income to comfortably buy a new construction home priced between $400,000 and $600,000. That assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage around 6.25%, 5% down, and a total housing payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and mortgage insurance) of about 28% of gross income. Your own number will shift with your rate, your

Building for Southern Utah's heat comes down to five things: a tight, well-insulated shell, a right-sized and properly installed HVAC system, smart windows and shading, a roof and attic that keep heat out, and a yard that cools instead of cooks. Get those right in a new Washington County home and you can cut summer cooling costs dramatically while staying

Mitchell Farms is a Narwhal Homes community in American Fork, Utah, built for buyers who want new construction in northern Utah County with an easy path to I-15, Lehi's tech corridor, and the Wasatch Front. If you want a newer home, a real neighborhood feel, and a commute that doesn't eat your evenings, American Fork is worth a hard look.