You may want to consider not buying your first new home in an upscale new community. Why should you do that? First, all the tests and kinks may not have been worked out. You can stick with lemons! You may be better off waiting until developers have built more communities before considering buying a new home.
Know how long it will take you to get from home to work. Can you do business with your partner? If so, great! If not, these new builders can complete your desire to buy a new home with them.