Are homes in The Lakes at Tradition move-in ready or to-be-built?

It depends on the phase. Minto Communities often has a mix of quick move-in homes that are already built and to-be-built homesites where you choose the plan and finishes. Ask us what inventory and homesites are available in The Lakes at Tradition right now.

How much do homes by Minto Communities cost?

Minto Communities homes generally range $330,000 – $1,500,000+ across its communities, and pricing in The Lakes at Tradition depends on the floor plan, homesite, and upgrades you select. We can share current pricing and any active incentives.

Can I use my own agent to buy in The Lakes at Tradition?

Yes, and it costs you nothing. The builder pays the buyer-side commission, but in most cases your agent must be with you or registered on your first visit, so arrange representation before you tour.

Do new homes in The Lakes at Tradition come with a warranty?

Almost always. New homes typically carry a builder warranty, commonly one year on workmanship, two years on major systems, and ten years on the structure. Confirm the exact coverage Minto Communities offers before closing.

Does The Lakes at Tradition have a CDD fee?

Many new Florida communities do. A Community Development District assessment repays the bonds that funded roads and utilities and appears on the property tax bill, separate from any HOA dues. We can tell you whether The Lakes at Tradition carries one and what it costs.

New Construction · Minto Communities

The Lakes at Tradition

New construction by Minto Communities · $330,000 – $1,500,000+

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About The Lakes at Tradition

A New Construction Community by Minto Communities

The Lakes at Tradition is a new-construction community offered by Minto Communities, Built to Live In. Pure Equity Realty represents buyers in Minto Communities communities at no additional cost to you; the builder pays our commission, so you get independent professional representation through contract and closing.

Minto Communities is the builder behind Westlake — Palm Beach County's newest incorporated city and the only city in the continental United States developed from scratch by a single private builder. On 4,000 acres of western Palm Beach County, Minto built Westlake from the ground up: its own city council, fire station, sheriff district, resort-style Adventure Park, and home collections from the mid-$300s to $1.5M+. Minto also developed Weston in the 1980s, now one of Broward's most desirable cities — and used the same master-planning blueprint for Westlake.

Builder

Minto Communities

Builder Price Range

$330,000 – $1,500,000+

Counties Served

2 counties

Where Minto Communities Builds

Palm Beach County St. Lucie County

Why New Construction

New vs resale in The Lakes at Tradition

New construction appeals to buyers for a few clear reasons. Everything is new, from the roof and appliances to the wiring and plumbing, so early maintenance costs are low, and current codes for energy efficiency and, in Florida, hurricane resistance are built in from the start. Floor plans are modern, with the open layouts, larger kitchens, and flexible rooms that many older homes lack, and a builder warranty backs the home through its first years. The tradeoffs are worth knowing too. A new community is often still under development, so expect nearby construction for a while, landscaping needs time to mature, and many new Florida communities carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill that repays the infrastructure bonds, on top of any HOA dues. Comparing a Minto Communities home in The Lakes at Tradition against nearby resale options is the best way to see which one fits your budget and timeline.

Buying New Construction

How to buy in The Lakes at Tradition

Buying new construction in The Lakes at Tradition works differently from buying a resale home. Depending on the phase, Minto Communities may offer quick move-in homes that are already built or nearly complete, along with to-be-built homesites where you choose the floor plan and finishes. A to-be-built home usually takes several months to about a year to complete. Much of the personalization happens at the design center, where you select structural options and finishes. Upgrades add up quickly, so it helps to set a budget before you start and to know which choices tend to hold resale value and which do not. New homes still deserve inspections. An independent inspection during construction and again before closing catches issues while the builder is still responsible, and most homes carry a builder warranty, commonly one year on workmanship, two on systems, and ten on the structure. Builders often extend their strongest incentives through a preferred lender or on quick move-in inventory near the end of a quarter, so timing and financing are worth discussing before you commit.

Buyer Representation

Use your own agent, at no cost

The sales representative at the The Lakes at Tradition model works for Minto Communities, not for you. Bringing your own agent costs you nothing on a new-construction purchase, because the builder pays the buyer-side commission from a marketing budget already priced into the home. In most cases your agent needs to be with you or named on your first visit for that to apply, so it pays to line up representation before you tour. An agent who knows Minto Communities can compare the community to nearby resale and new-construction options, review a builder contract that is written to favor the builder, and press for upgrades, closing-cost help, or a rate buydown that a walk-in buyer might never think to ask for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are homes in The Lakes at Tradition move-in ready or to-be-built?: It depends on the phase. Minto Communities often has a mix of quick move-in homes that are already built and to-be-built homesites where you choose the plan and finishes. Ask us what inventory and homesites are available in The Lakes at Tradition right now.
How much do homes by Minto Communities cost?: Minto Communities homes generally range $330,000 – $1,500,000+ across its communities, and pricing in The Lakes at Tradition depends on the floor plan, homesite, and upgrades you select. We can share current pricing and any active incentives.
Can I use my own agent to buy in The Lakes at Tradition?: Yes, and it costs you nothing. The builder pays the buyer-side commission, but in most cases your agent must be with you or registered on your first visit, so arrange representation before you tour.
Do new homes in The Lakes at Tradition come with a warranty?: Almost always. New homes typically carry a builder warranty, commonly one year on workmanship, two years on major systems, and ten years on the structure. Confirm the exact coverage Minto Communities offers before closing.
Does The Lakes at Tradition have a CDD fee?: Many new Florida communities do. A Community Development District assessment repays the bonds that funded roads and utilities and appears on the property tax bill, separate from any HOA dues. We can tell you whether The Lakes at Tradition carries one and what it costs.