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Inside New Construction: What Buyers Need to Know + HOA Vibes, Smart Homes, and Surprising Upgrades

April 07, 2025 • The Rosaio Team

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We’re joined by Jake Ogbin, an original Rosaio Team agent turned new construction agent, to break down what really goes into buying a new build—and what buyers often overlook.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ The most important questions to ask your sales rep

✅ Why the right upgrades matter more than the flashy ones

✅ What your HOA fee really includes (and why it can catch buyers off guard)

✅ Tips for buying in a new construction community (and how to spot the right one)

✅ How builder-grade vs. luxury finishes can change your resale value

✅ Smart home tech, structural upgrades, and why white appliances are making a comeback

We also talk through:

— Virtual home buying for military relocations

— Why new construction isn’t as cookie-cutter as it seems

— How to spot a good value vs. a gimmick

Whether you’re buying new, working with a builder, or just curious about how it all works—this is one of our most useful episodes yet.

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