New construction
Build new with an advocate on your side of the contract
The northwest metro is one of Minnesota's most active new-construction markets. Adam tracks the builders, the lots, and the fine print — and he works for you, not the model home.
Why representation matters
Four things buyers learn too late
The builder’s agent works for the builder
The friendly person in the model home is paid to represent the builder’s interests — pricing, contract terms, and change orders included. Adam sits on your side of the table, and in most cases his representation is paid through the transaction, not by you.
Not every opportunity is listed
Builders manage inventory carefully — some lots, spec homes, and incentives never reach public sites. Adam tracks on- and off-market builder activity across the northwest metro’s most active corridors: Rogers, Otsego, Dayton, St. Michael-Albertville, Corcoran, and Elk River.
Every builder runs differently
Deposit structures, allowance games, lender incentives, timeline reliability, and warranty follow-through vary enormously between builders. Adam’s community-by-community experience tells you which differences matter before you sign, not after.
Contracts favor the house
Builder purchase agreements are written by builder attorneys. Adam walks you through what’s negotiable, what isn’t, and where buyers get hurt — escalations, delays, deposit risk, and the fine print around "starting from" pricing.
The corridors
Where the northwest metro is building
Growth is running up the I-94 and river corridors — and each community builds differently. Adam compares them head-to-head for every new-construction buyer.
- Rogers — established growth with Rogers schools and freeway access.
- Otsego — one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing cities, on the Mississippi.
- Dayton — new neighborhoods bordering Elm Creek Park Reserve.
- St. Michael-Albertville — the STMA schools draw, on I-94.
- Corcoran — the new frontier on Maple Grove’s western shoulder.
- Elk River — value, land, and new builds at the metro’s edge.
New-build questions
Answered before you visit a model home
Does it cost more to bring my own agent to a builder?
No — builder pricing is generally the same with or without your own representation, and builders account for buyer-agent compensation in their business model. Going in alone usually just means nobody at the table works for you. One rule: bring Adam to (or name him before) your first visit, so your representation is protected.
Where is new construction happening in the northwest metro?
The most active corridors right now run through Rogers, Otsego, Dayton, St. Michael-Albertville, Corcoran’s east side, and Elk River — with select opportunities in Maple Grove’s final phases and Hanover. Adam tracks builder communities across all of them.
Should I buy a spec home or build from dirt?
Spec (quick move-in) homes trade selection for certainty — locked pricing and a real move-in date. Building from dirt maximizes choice but adds timeline and sometimes cost risk. Adam helps you weigh both against your timing, budget, and appetite for decisions.
Do I still need an inspection on a brand-new home?
Emphatically yes. New homes have construction defects more often than buyers expect, and a pre-drywall inspection plus a final inspection are cheap insurance. Adam builds inspection points into every new-construction timeline he manages.
Visiting a model home this weekend?
Text Adam first. Ten minutes of guidance before you register can protect your representation, your deposit, and your negotiating position — at no cost to you.