{"id":4499,"date":"2023-02-14T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khov.com\/blog\/?p=1258"},"modified":"2025-01-15T16:24:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T16:24:04","slug":"what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Move-In Ready Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying a home is an exciting time, but house hunting can be stressful and confusing. Choosing the perfect home for your lifestyle is a huge decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4499_afda51-95 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4499_77623e-79{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4499_77623e-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4499_77623e-79 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-761522c6-2ee6-4b8d-a946-bd8d506d9c6f\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ol style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#0-what-is-a-move-in-ready-or-quick-move-in-home-\" style=\"\">What is a Move-In Ready or Quick Move-In Home?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#4-6-benefits-of-a-move-in-ready-home-\" style=\"\">6 Benefits of a Move-In Ready Home<\/a><ol><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#5-1-it%E2%80%99s-ready-in-no-time-\" style=\"\">It\u2019s Ready in No Time<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#6-2-beautiful-designer-finishes-\" style=\"\">Beautiful Designer Finishes <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#7-3-worry-less-and-spend-less-\" style=\"\">Worry Less and Spend Less. <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#8-4-move-in-ready-homes-come-with-built-in-upgrades-\" style=\"\">Move-In Ready Homes Come with Built-In Upgrades<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#9-5-energy-efficiency-\" style=\"\">Energy Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#10-6-you-can-lock-in-your-rates-\" style=\"\">You Can Lock-In Your Rates<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#11-is-a-quick-move-in-or-move-in-ready-home-right-for-you-\" style=\"\">Is a Quick Move-in or Move-in Ready Home Right for You?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-move-in-ready-home-2\/#15-k-hovnanian-quick-move-in-homes-\" style=\"\">K. Hovnanian Quick Move-In Homes<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4499_cd6301-20 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khov.com\/new-construction-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New construction homes<\/a> are a fantastic option, but the building process can take a few months. 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&#8220;<strong>move-in ready<\/strong>&#8221;  homes &#8211; homes that have already passed the design, customization, and personalization stages and are either fully built or under construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-does-it-mean-when-a-new-home-is-move-in-ready-\"><strong>What does it mean when a new home is move-in ready?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a home is listed as &#8220;quick move-in&#8221; or &#8220;move-in ready&#8221;  it means that most design decisions &#8211; such as, finishes, appliances  or upgrades &#8211; have been made by the builder and are already being constructed or implemented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means when you see a new construction home listed as quick move-in or move-in ready, that that home is either available immediately or will be within the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Move-in ready homes are often available either immediately or within the next several months.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4499_014778-c9 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4499_9d3d9b-54 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_51e289-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_51e289-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4499_51e289-64\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:10px;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#7ab4ba;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_51e289-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_51e289-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4499_51e289-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span id=\"2-to-be-built\" class=\"kt-adv-heading4499_51e289-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4499_51e289-64\">To-Be-Built<\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>to-be built home<\/strong> is a home that you go into contract on before the home is built.&nbsp; You can often choose the homesite, or location of the home, as well as the home design or floor plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the home design is selected, you will have a number of decisions to make depending on what personalization&#8217;s your builder offers.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make structural selections for things like a bumped-out breakfast nook, adding a full bathroom to a loft space or finishing a basement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Once all structural selections are made, you will move on to your interior design selections, which include decisions on everything from floor type and color to the style of the kitchen faucet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4499_d94024-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:20px;}.kadence-column4499_d94024-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 25px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4499_f9db95-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4499_f9db95-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4499_f9db95-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4499_f9db95-f7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17\"]{display:block;padding-bottom:10px;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#7ab4ba;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<span id=\"3-move-in-ready-quick-move-in-home\" class=\"kt-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4499_1af1f6-17\">Move-in Ready \/ Quick Move-in Home<\/span>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move-in ready homes<\/strong> or <strong>quick move-in homes<\/strong> (also known as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.khov.com\/blog\/what-is-a-spec-home\/\">spec homes<\/a>&#8220;) are new construction homes that are either completed or are set to be completed on a much shorter timeline than if you were to buy pre-construction or a to-be-built home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a quick move-in or 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f7fafc;}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > 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.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}.kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 {overflow:hidden;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4499_7daf8c-72 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Move-in ready homes, often come with designer features and upgrades, while having quicker move-in times without needing to endure a lengthy build or construction process &#8211; if you are looking for a new home, but don&#8217;t want to wait or be bogged down with customization and decision making, a quick move-in or move-in ready home maybe the perfect choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-6-benefits-of-a-move-in-ready-home-\"><strong>6<\/strong> <strong>Benefits of a Move-In Ready Home <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what\u2019s important to you during your home search, you may find that a new construction move-in ready home is the best option to suit your lifestyle. Here are some of the top benefits of a buying a move-in ready home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignright uagb-block-48bad63b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reduce-Closing-Costs-1024x655.jpg \" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reduce-Closing-Costs-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"Move-in Ready Homes\" class=\"uag-image-3422\" width=\"364\" height=\"232\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-1-it%E2%80%99s-ready-in-no-time-\"><strong>1. It\u2019s Ready in No Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve already sold your home, starting a new job, or you\u2019re looking to relocate before the new school year, you won\u2019t have to compromise your schedule when you buy a move-in ready home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you\u2019ll have fewer personalization options, you\u2019ll save time and have fewer decisions to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Move-in ready homes are a great option for buyers who have a short time frame to move and still want the benefits of new construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-2-beautiful-designer-finishes-\"><strong>2. Beautiful Designer Finishes <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you buy a move-in ready home, you\u2019ll enjoy the style and beauty of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khov.com\/blog\/7-benefits-of-buying-a-new-construction-home-vs-existing-home\/\">new construction home<\/a> without the wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These homes feature beautiful finishes and modern layouts, hand-selected by interior designers. This means you won\u2019t have to deal with the challenge of deciding whether the kitchen cabinets you choose match the backsplash, or which lighting fixtures will look the best.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, if you purchase a home that is not yet 100% completed, you may still be able to make some decisions regarding the finishes.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 25px 0px #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;}.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4499_470e65-71 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column4499_eaf721-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}.kadence-column4499_eaf721-55 {overflow:hidden;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4499_eaf721-55 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Although you may not be able to personalize as much as you&#8217;d like, you\u2019re still getting a new construction home, so once you move in you\u2019ll be able to spend your time making memories in your new home and entertaining family and friends, instead of tearing out shag carpets and floral wallpaper.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-3-worry-less-and-spend-less-\"><strong>3. Worry Less and Spend Less. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Move-in ready homes can not only save you money on maintenance (because they\u2019re brand new and more efficient) \u2013 but you can also enjoy peace of mind because everything will be under warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With brand new modern plumbing, appliances, heating and air conditioning, you won\u2019t have to deal with unexpected out-of-pocket expenses after move-in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving is stressful, but you\u2019ll have a fewer things to worry about in your move-in ready home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-4-move-in-ready-homes-come-with-built-in-upgrades-\"><strong>4. Move-In Ready Homes Come with Built-In Upgrades<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the most attractive upgrades \u2014 like stainless-steel appliances and high-end flooring and cabinets \u2014 are already installed in move-in ready homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking into a move-in ready home is a bright and welcoming experience from the moment you enter the front door. The open floor plan, modern finishes, and gourmet kitchen are features you might have otherwise have had to endure months of renovations for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-5-energy-efficiency-\"><strong>5. Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll love the modern construction and advanced technologies in your move-in ready home \u2014 and so will your wallet. Because these homes are built with the latest advances in construction materials and building practices, homeowners will have lower monthly utility bills. The newly-insulated walls, and brand new windows and doors, make heating and cooling more efficient. Not only is this better for your budget \u2013&nbsp; it helps the planet, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-6-you-can-lock-in-your-rates-\"><strong>6. You Can Lock-In Your Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When financing your new home comes into play, move-in ready homes offer another perk in this current environment of rising interest rates.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a to-be-built home, you are not closing on the home until the home is complete.&nbsp; This leaves room for unpredictable rises in interest rates between signing the contract to actually locking in your rate (though on the flip side, it could also mean lowered interest rates in the future).&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some lenders, like K. 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