Homes by WestBay New Homes & Communities

Homes by WestBay is a Florida-based new-home builder headquartered in the Tampa Bay area, with communities throughout Greater Tampa Bay and the Sarasota-Manatee region.

For Home Zone Florida buyers, WestBay is particularly relevant in markets such as Riverview, Tampa, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

Home Zone Florida can help buyers compare WestBay communities, available homes, floor plans, incentives and ownership costs with other new-construction options throughout the region.

Where Homes by WestBay Builds

WestBay currently builds throughout a broad portion of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Markets relevant to Home Zone Florida include:

• Riverview
• Tampa
• Lakewood Ranch
• Sarasota
• Venice

WestBay also builds in additional Tampa Bay and Sarasota-Manatee communities, so available locations may change as communities open and sell out.

WestBay Home Options

Depending on the community, buyers may find a variety of home sizes, floor plans and price points.

WestBay’s current portfolio includes:

• Single-family homes
• Move-up homes
• Luxury homes
• Quick move-in homes
• Build-to-order opportunities
• Multiple floor-plan collections
• Homes with three-car garages
• Larger homes designed for multigenerational or flexible living

Available plans and features vary by community.

Building a WestBay Home

Homes by WestBay describes its build process as the “Created for You” experience.

The process includes a series of eight scheduled construction meetings designed to keep buyers involved at important stages of the home’s construction.

WestBay also operates a 6,500-square-foot Design Studio in Riverview where buyers building eligible homes can review finishes, materials, colors and design selections.

Quick Move-In Homes

WestBay also offers quick move-in homes in select communities.

These may appeal to buyers who want a newly constructed home without waiting through the entire build process.

Quick move-in opportunities can vary considerably based on:

• Community
• Floor plan
• Homesite
• Completion date
• Included upgrades
• Current builder incentives

Home Zone Florida can help compare a quick move-in home with both resale properties and build-to-order options.

Warranty & Construction Considerations

Homes by WestBay currently states that its homes are automatically enrolled in a 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty at closing, including qualified structural coverage.

Even with a new home and builder warranty, buyers should still consider independent inspections during the construction and closing process.

Depending on the stage of construction, that may include:

• Pre-drywall inspection
• Final inspection
• Walk-through
• Warranty-period inspection

What to Compare Before Buying

Before selecting a WestBay home, buyers should look beyond the model home and advertised starting price.

Important considerations include:

• Base price
• Included features
• Design-center upgrades
• Lot premiums
• HOA fees
• CDD or other community fees
• Builder incentives
• Preferred-lender incentives
• Construction timeline
• Homesite location
• Future development phases
• Community amenities
• Comparable resale homes
• Long-term resale potential

The best new-construction option is not necessarily the home offering the largest advertised incentive.

Work With Home Zone Florida Before Visiting

Builder policies regarding REALTOR® participation and buyer registration can vary by community and may change.

Homes by WestBay currently indicates that broker participation is welcome.

To protect your ability to have your own real estate representation involved in the process, contact Ryan Kessler before registering online, scheduling a builder appointment or visiting a model home.

Home Zone Florida can help you compare WestBay against other builders and communities while keeping your individual goals at the center of the decision.

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Interested in Homes by WestBay?

Home Zone Florida can help you identify current communities, quick move-in opportunities and available floor plans that fit your location, budget and lifestyle goals.

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For help comparing WestBay communities or scheduling a new-construction tour, contact:

Ryan Kessler, REALTOR®
Home Zone Florida | Phelps Realty Group
Direct: 727-385-0054
Email: ryan@maxx-mktg.com