Why New Construction Homes in Northern Colorado Are Worth a Serious Look

If you’ve been weighing your options in the Northern Colorado real estate market, new construction deserves a close look. Buyers today have more reasons than ever to consider going new — and local builders like Landmark Homes are making it easier and more affordable than you might expect.

Here’s what sets new construction apart.

Everything Is New — and That Matters

It sounds simple, but it’s worth saying out loud: when you buy new construction, everything is new. The roof, the HVAC system, the appliances, the plumbing, the electrical — all of it is fresh, up to current building codes, and built with modern materials and methods. You’re not inheriting someone else’s deferred maintenance or wondering what’s hiding behind the walls.

Landmark Homes communities like Northfield at Old Town in Fort Collins take this a step further with LEED Gold Certified construction, owned solar panels, EV charging in every garage, and smart landscaping. You’re not just buying new — you’re buying better.

Builder Warranties Give You Real Peace of Mind

One of the most overlooked advantages of buying new is the warranty coverage that comes with it. Landmark Homes backs their builds with a 1-year warranty covering workmanship, materials, and systems — giving you a full year of protection across the entire home from the day you close.

That’s peace of mind you simply don’t get with a resale home. If something comes up in that first year, you’re covered — without having to battle a seller over disclosure disputes or foot the bill yourself.

Lower Maintenance, More Freedom

New construction homes — especially the townhomes and condos Landmark Homes specializes in — are designed for low-maintenance living. Less time on upkeep means more time doing what you actually moved to Colorado for. Whether that’s hiking the trails along the Poudre River, exploring Old Town Fort Collins, or simply enjoying your weekends the way you want.

For buyers looking for a true lock-and-leave lifestyle, new construction in Northern Colorado is hard to beat.

Builder Incentives Can Significantly Lower Your Rate

Here’s something many buyers don’t fully appreciate: builders often offer incentives that can be used to buy down your interest rate. This is one of the most powerful tools available in today’s market.

A rate buydown — even by half a point — can meaningfully reduce your monthly payment and the total interest paid over the life of your loan. Landmark Homes regularly offers incentives that can be structured toward a permanent or temporary buydown when you use their preferred lender.

In a market where rates have been a barrier for many buyers, this is a genuine advantage that new construction offers over the resale market. A seller of an existing home rarely has the flexibility or motivation to offer the same.

Ready to Explore New Construction Homes in Northern Colorado?

Landmark Homes is currently building and selling in Fort Collins, Timnath, Windsor, Loveland, and Longmont — with communities designed for every stage of life. Browse available move-in ready homes and current pricing on our community pages, or reach out to learn more about current builder incentives.

Pricing is subject to change. Incentive programs vary and are subject to lender qualification.

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Scope of work

Square footage is taken from outside measurements per ANSI (American National Standards Institute) guidelines, which are the guidelines to which HUD refers. Basements are defined as any level with any amount below grade; anything below grade labels the entire level basement. Finished rooms must be to the same level of finish as the rest of the home, be accessible through a continuous finished area, and on the same heating and/or cooling system. For homes where outside measurements are inaccessible, inside measurements are used, and an addition of .5’ is added for the outside wall. In rooms with sloping ceilings, the area measured is from where the ceiling is at least 5’ high, with 50% or more of that area being at least 7’ high. In rooms that are not square or rectangular, measurements are usually taken from the longest points.


Room sizes may be rounded to the nearest .5’. Bedrooms are measured excluding closets. 

Kitchens are measured wall-to-wall and include the nook, if applicable. Condos: The measurement of condos is not covered under ANSI. Condos are measured from interior walls. All other rules referred to above for single-family homes are the same. Townhomes and other Attached Dwellings with a Lot and Block legal description: Attached dwellings are measured from the centerline between units. Exterior walls are measured from the exterior if accessible. If not accessible, we use inside measurements and then adjust for the width of the exterior wall. All other rules referred to above for single-family homes are the same. The square footage totals on the attached floorplan are estimations and should not be relied upon for any purpose other than marketing the property stated above. All measurements are believed to be accurate, but it is not uncommon for two professionals to come up with different figures. The floor plan is meant to show a general layout of the home and does not account for the walls’ thickness or other architectural features. 


Outdoor areas: pens, runs, and arenas are measured to the best of our ability. This is not a survey and these areas are estimated.


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Floor Plan Pricing

Fee Schedule

Total Sq. Ft.

0 – 1,1999

2,000 – 2,999

3,000 – 3,999

4,000 – 4,999

5,000 +


Outbuildings

Complex Outbuildings

Windows

Travel Charges

Extra Trip (due to incorrect information)

Total Sq. Ft.

$175

$200

$225

$250

$275 + $50/1,000 sq. ft.


$10 each

$20 each

$30 each

$0.65 per mile over 30 miles round trip

$75

Difficulty charge may apply for angles other than 45 or 90 degrees.

Features included in base price

Total square feet

Total finished square feet finished

Square feet w/o basement

Basement square feet

% of basement finished

Per level square footage

Stairs

Interior dimensions

Floor coverings

Kitchen counters

Appliances

Garage dimensions

Walls

Doors

Patios and decks

Fireplaces

Bathroom fixtures

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