"If you are considering a new home, go through every builder model you can find and try to experience as many designs as possible." Do your homework but have a plan. If you are seriously considering building a home, then to really create the best result, you need to break your research into several phases: Have a ‘Lets just look at the Floor Plan’ day - Do you like an … [Read more...]
Bad Lots
"Very rarely do bidding wars erupt over houses that back up to the interstate...." In other words....beware the bad lot. If a house backs to a roadway or power lines (or strip mall or railroad track or BMP....) be VERY careful about building your house there. Typically, the builder or developer has not discounted the lot enough to account for the negative impact on the … [Read more...]
Investments versus Expenses
"A good Realtor knows what features in a new home are expenses and which are investments ... and remember, most builders think every feature is an investment." A Realtor with new home experience should be able to help offer guidance on what elements in a home will really pay you back over time. Newer neighborhoods tend to group housing based on size, style and finish … [Read more...]
