Inventory Home Guide: Why Should You Consider a Move-in Ready Home?
You probably have an idea what an inventory home is. The words themselves provide a clue: An inventory home is a house that already exists within a builder’s inventory. These newly constructed homes are new builds, and may include a builder’s model homes as well as spec homes. Read on to discover why purchasing an inventory home may offer exactly what you need for your next home.
What is a Spec Home and New Construction?
Most builders’ inventory homes consist of spec homes. When a builder constructs a house in a new construction home community before they have a buyer, this property is referred to as a spec home. These move-in ready houses, either completed or under construction, offer quick move-in options – perfect for those who don’t want to wait six to twelve months required to build a home from the ground up.
Customizable Options and Features of Spec Homes
When you purchase a spec home, many of the design choices may already be determined. However, as Kerry Sherin notes on Bankrate.com, some buyers can still select certain features and upgrades if they purchase during the construction process.
Model homes, which showcase design features, upgrades, and finish options, may also become available as inventory homes once the community nears completion. These homes often include modern amenities and premium finishes.
From Model Homes to Move-In Ready Houses
Sometimes, a model home may also be part of a builder’s available home inventory. Unlike spec homes, model homes have been used as a builder’s showcase to display their home designs, upgrades, finish options, and more. Model homes do not become part of a builder’s inventory until the community is at or near 100% completion.
At Pecan Square by Hillwood in Northlake, TX, prospective home buyers can purchase inventory homes that are either completed or under construction. Our inventory homes (we call them quick move-in homes) come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, prices and designs.
Five Key Advantages of Buying an Inventory Home
- Quick Move-In Process – Perfect when your house sells faster than expected, when you need to relocate from out of state quickly, or when you want to be settled before school starts. Buying an inventory home solves your time crunch without the typical wait of new construction.
- Simplified Decision-Making – Not everyone wants to analyze every detail. If specific paint colors or design choices aren’t your priority, you’ll appreciate having professional designers make these selections—ensuring beautiful, cohesive results.
- Real-Life Preview – Unlike custom built homes, completed inventory homes let you tour the actual house before purchase. You’ll experience the exact room dimensions, layout flow, and design features firsthand.
- Value-Added Benefits – Inventory homes come with the same perks and modern amenities as newly constructed homes—often with special sale incentives. Most builders offer competitive pricing and potential savings on these move-in ready properties.
- Location in a new home community – When you buy an existing home in an established neighborhood, you don’t get the benefits that come with living in a new home community like Pecan Square, such as:
- State-of-the-art community amenities
- Award-winning lifestyle programs
- New infrastructure
- Premium locations
- Modern neighborhood planning
- Brand new community features
Is an Inventory Home Right for You?
While inventory homes offer many benefits, some potential buyers prefer the custom building process. If selecting every detail from paint colors to floor plans is important to you, a custom built home might be more suitable. Consider your priorities regarding location, timeline, and personalization when making this decision.
Inventory Home FAQs
What does “inventory home” mean?
An inventory home is a newly built home that’s ready for immediate occupancy, typically located in a new construction community. Potential buyers can choose from move-in ready homes that are either completed or under construction. These houses come in various sizes, designs, and price points on existing lots.
What does spec home stand for?
“Spec home” is short for “speculative home.” When building a spec home, most builders speculate on which floor plans, square footage, and features will appeal to today’s market. They construct these homes based on popular buyer preferences and proven design elements.
Available features and finishes.
Is it good to buy an inventory home?
Yes. Inventory homes offer a quick move in and are located in new home communities like Pecan Square which has a great location, top schools, and an array of fantastic amenities. Builders may offer special incentives and discounts on their inventory homes, as well.
Find the Best Inventory Homes at Pecan Square
Why do we think our inventory homes are the best? Because we offer:
- Outstanding amenities like Jackson Hall (game room and fitness center), the Arena (event space, sport courts, and indoor/outdoor recreation area) and the Greeting House (coworking space, snack shop, and Amazon hub lockers).
- An award-winning lifestyle program that offers more than 300 events, classes, and activities for residents to enjoy each year with their neighbors.
- A family-friendly environment with playgrounds, swimming pools, a splash area, great nearby schools, and kid-centric events and activities.
- Extras, like our Canopy technology bundle which includes amazing internet coverage and connectivity from the first day you move.
- New construction homes by DFW’s top homebuilders: energy efficient, beautiful, and quality-built to last.
With an inventory home, you can begin enjoying life at Pecan Square right away. Our builders have available home inventory, and many are offering incentives! Browse for your new home online, then visit the builder’s models to learn more about special offers. Come by the Greeting House today – we’d love to take you on a community tour!