Welcome to Colorado New Home Choices

A new home may be the biggest purchase decision you’ll make in your lifetime. As a buyer, you have a choice and a say in the style, size and price range of your “dream” home. You can also have a choice and a say in its design and construction methods—if you know what to ask for.

This non-commercial web site is a good starting point in understanding your choices. It will introduce you to “high-performing homes”—that offer great comfort and healthy indoor air, are built to last, have low energy costs and cost no more to own than a conventional home.

Learn as little or as much as you wish—from an overview to the details...

• What to Look for in a New Home
  A “buyer’s guide” overview of issues to keep in mind.
• Questions to Ask
  A list of questions to help you compare homes and builders.
• Fact Sheets
  Key points about the important pieces that make up your new home.
• More Details
  Dig as deep as you wish for more information.
• Case Studies
  Real life stories illustrate new home pitfalls and opportunities.

Colorado New Home Choices is a project of City of Fort Collins and E-Star Colorado. Contact us if your organization would like to schedule a presentation about what to look for in a new home.

Last Updated: 03/22/2004