When buying a new home, you may wonder what exactly the final product comes with. The truth is that the answer depends on your contractor and where you live. It is important to read the contract carefully and to add any items you would like to include.

Things that are not usually included in the purchase of your home:

• Fireplace
• Crown molding
• Range hood
• Audiovisual cabling
• Air conditioning system
• Central vacuum cleaner
• Alarm system
• Automatic garage door opener
• Gutters
• Lawn, site grading and landscaping

Other items may be included or considered as extras. Read the contract carefully and expect to pay more for items that are not included.