Closing on Your Home - Houston's Gateway Homes - New Home Builder

You have chosen Houston's Gateway Homes as your new home builder and the time has finally come to call yourself a "homeowner" - the closing day.

The Home Buying Process - Houston's Home Builder, Gateway Homes

Closing on your new Gateway Home happens after your final walk through and will take place at your lender's office. Closing on your new home requires several documents including the general warranty deed, title commitment, Gateway Homes limited warranty, promissory note and deed of trust. Learn more about Closing Documents.

In preparation for closing on your new Gateway home, make sure that you have time to arrange for and obtain funds for closing costs and insurance.

An important thing to remember upon closing is that Gateway Homes will have utility service removed from its name three days after closing. You will need to notify all applicable utility companies of your move so that service is provided in your name. We suggest that you contact these companies well ahead of time to avoid any interruption in service. A list of utility phone numbers is provided at your New Home Orientation Meeting to assist you in making these arrangements.

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If you have any questions regarding the closing of your new home by Houston's home builder, Gateway Homes, give us a call at (713) 622-3737. If you're looking for a home builder that you can trust and that understands the needs of first time home buyers and those looking for quality, family homes, look no further than Gateway Homes. Give us a call, send us an email or fill out our online Contact Form.