Frequently Asked Questions

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• What occurs during closing on my Isha home?

  Closing (or settlement) is the process in which ownership of a property passes from seller to purchaser. Your closing appointment can be confusing if you don't have an understanding of some of the terms used and Isha Homes representatives will help guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have about the language of the contract.

• What are the steps in building a Isha home?

  There are several steps in the process. To learn more about the construction of your Isha home, we have to understand your lifestyle for the home, and how we can build the home around you. They we can give you the unique and personalized steps necessary to create your perfect home.

• Is it okay to visit and walk around in my home while it's under construction?

  As you know, a lot is going on during the construction process of your home. There are many dangerous conditions and liabilities on a job site that are not always easy to see. Scheduled visits will allow you to see the progress of your home as a trained member of the construction team can not only walk you through your home but can also answer any questions in the process.

• What can I expect at my Design Studio appointment?

  Your Design Consultants are a team of professionals who will assist you with the decorator selections of your new home. The Design Consultant will provide guidance and information required to personalize your home. The consultant will verify your sales information, explain the standard features of your new home, explain the construction schedule, create the data necessary to supply to the construction team to complete and deliver your home on schedule. Your Design Consultant will review the standard features for your home, cut-off guideline and disclosures. During your appointment, we will finalize all of your included and optional features selections.

• What should I bring to the Design Studio appointment?

  Plan ahead for your Design Studio appointment. To help insure that the décor items you select match your tastes and lifestyle you may want to bring, fabric swatches, wallpaper samples, photographs of furniture, pictures from magazines or brochures of cabinets, countertops, and flooring.

• Do I have to prove that funds given to Isha Homes have cleared my bank account?

  Your earnest money deposit funds must always be verified as clearing your account before the statement date. You can provide a copy of both sides of the cancelled check or a bank statement showing the check has cleared.

• When can I lock my interest rate?

  Isha Mortgage offers interest rates as early as 270 days prior to close, but does not require that you lock your interest rate until 30 days prior to close of escrow. Please confirm a specific deadline to lock the interest rate on your loan with your loan counselor.

• When should I schedule my movers?

  Isha will be able to provide you with an estimated date of closing and occupancy throughout the process, but there are many variables that occur in the construction process. Usually, it's best to wait until about 30 days prior to close to set a tentative date with movers or trucking companies, and to secure that date at 14 days prior to close.

• When can I start moving my possessions in to my new home?

  As soon as all the paper work is signed on your closing date, you can start moving your things into your new house.

• How do I contact my nearest Isha office?

  select "Contact Us" from the menu on the top tool bar.

• What is Isha's policy on privacy?

  Isha Homes takes your Privacy very seriously as outline in our Privacy Statement link. Should you feel at any point that our website is unsecure, please call us immediately.