The summer seems to fly by more quickly with each passing year! For those who had plans to buy or build a home in North Carolina’s sweetest season, there is still time to do so. Find the perfect location today and you could be settled into your new home well before the holidays! Ken Harvey Homes is one of North Carolina’s most trusted builders, offering gorgeous floor plans in both the Triangle and Boone areas. With a commitment to quality, turning our client’s dreams into beautiful homes is a process filled with excitement at every benchmark.

While the end of summer is now in view, there are still many reasons why this is the perfect time to build or buy a Ken Harvey home!

Increased Inventory and Incentives: The team at Ken Harvey Homes understands our clients’ need to be fully moved in before the holidays. Our goal is to have newly built homes finished well in advance so that every buyer can be settled in prior to the holiday kickoff. Because of that goal, we ramp up new-construction production to ensure that we have move-in ready inventory available to those making a late summer or early fall move. This increased inventory often benefits those buying at the end of summer and may even include unique end-of-season incentives. 

Decreased Mortgage Rates: While mortgage rates have risen in recent years, many believe that they will start trending downward in the coming months. Homebuyers can lock in a rate now and potentially refinance later in 2025 as those rates begin to dip, saving thousands in interest over the life of the loan. Read more about the puzzle of interest rates on our blog: Simplifying Lowered Interest Rates.

Decreased Closing Times: During the hot buying season that comes in late spring and early summer, homebuyers often find closing times extended as lenders juggle an increased client load. Simply grabbing an appointment to fill out that closing-day paperwork can even be a challenge! Prior to that, buyers may find themselves in frenzied bidding wars as reduced inventory causes a rise in offers on the popular properties. As the summer comes to a close, most homebuyers have made their final selection. This eliminates the home-buying bottleneck and, in turn, greatly reduces that closing timeline.

The Latest Latest Trends: Ken Harvey Homes has a wide variety of gorgeous floor plans created by a design team that constantly updates those plans to meet the latest in home trends. As the calendar passes the mid-year mark, our design team starts planning for the coming year’s changes in trends. For those buyers entering the market as the summer slides into fall, an unexpected perk is gaining access to those coming trends a few months earlier than everyone else. This may include updates to high-end finishes, new-to-the-market appliances, or upgraded smart home features. 

New Traditions: Moving into a new home prior to the holidays offers numerous rewards, including the ability to quickly start traditions unique to your family. Imagine a house-warming party that doubles as a Christmas get-together or hosting Thanksgiving as your home’s debut event. Unpacking and setting up a new home can be much more joyous if the project includes visions of guests mingling throughout and creating space for friends or family to spend a few days while enjoying the area.  

If you’re having a hard time imagining “fitting in” the purchase of a new home as summer comes to an end, consider our suggested timeline: 

• Late Summer: Meet with the team at Ken Harvey Homes to select and finalize your new home’s plans, including its location. You’ll also lock in your mortgage rate at this time.
• Early Fall: For those building new, construction begins! Your design team will help select finishes and map out landscaping. If you’ve opted for a move-in ready, completed new-construction home, the team will handle any requested changes to current installations such as paint colors or cabinet hardware. 
• Late October, Early November: Your new Ken Harvey Home will be ready for its final walkthrough! This is the last stage before move-in and allows buyers to “learn” their home before move-in day, such as how each appliance or smart home feature functions. 
• Thanksgiving: Host your family and friends! Celebrate your forever home by opening its doors and your dinner table to all of those you love!

Timing your new-construction build or existing-home purchase for the end of summer offers flexibility, affordability, and personalization—all while preparing you for a completed move-in before the holidays. If you're considering a new home in North Carolina’s Triangle or Blue Ridge region, Ken Harvey Homes offers local expertise, customizable designs, and a calm, client-centered experience.