FAQs

You will receive $5,000 in closing cost if you use our lending partner, GMFS Mortgage the Doug Bickley team ($3800 will come from Alvarez and $1200 from the Bickley Team). To find out more you can visit the lending corner on our page.

No. We provide a turn-key home. Your only requirement is to obtain permanent financing.

Closing costs will vary, contact your loan officer in order to determine the exact amount.

Yes, a buyer can use their own mortgage company; however, we recommend using our preferred lender the Bickley Team with GMFS Mortgage. 

Yes. This is a requirement.

Yes. We can start your home, and the construction agreement would be contingent on the sale of your current home.

These fees will be prorated at closing.

We are not able to build on your personal lot.

We sell finished homes and do not sell lots. You are able to reserve a lot for one week while you finalize your model selection.

We do not allow the buyer to provide any labor and/or materials during the construction process.

We are not able to provide actual construction drawings. The construction plans are owned by the home designer, and we pay a licensing fee for each floor plan we use.

No. In order to provide the buyer with our very best price, we have negotiated packages for our entire subdivision.

We are not able to make structural changes to plans such as moving walls, windows, change ceiling heights, etc. We offer several different floor plans to choose from and a variety of choices to customize your home.

Your home should be ready approximately five to six months after the contract documents are signed.

Yes. You may find a list of available upgrades and pricing for each community on its webpage, or you may contact your sales associate for more information.

Upgrades selected at the time of the contract agreement can be added to the sales price. At your design appointment, you can select up to $10,000 of upgrades to be included in your purchase price. Any amount over $10,000 will need to be paid for at your design appointment. This amount is then considered a deposit. It can be added to your sales price and the deposit amount will be returned at the time of closing.  If the purchase agreement is canceled for any reason the deposit amount is non-refundable. 

Within 10 days of signing purchase agreement. 

We have selections that are included in the price of the home and selections that are an upgrade. Prior to your design appointment a pricing sheet for the floor plan you are building will be sent to you to review. You can then look at the design center page on our website to see the selections in the different levels. This will give you a better idea of the final cost will be prior to your design appointment to avoid going over budget. 

The warranty is mandated by the State of Louisiana. It covers one year for workmanship, two years on systems, and five years on structure. For more information, please visit the Louisiana State Board for Licensing Contractors.