buying new home: Top 7 New Home Trends - 12/26/08 07:47 AM
New homes are the top tier when it comes to home buying because they afford you the option to customize your home to your liking with upgrades and you get to be the first owner of the home. As the real estate market continues on its path to recovery there are many home builders who are now reconsidering what to include in a new home's standard features list. Many of these newly included standard features previously served as pricey options so new home buyers today are getting the latest in creature comforts without the heavy price tag. Check out seven of … (1 comments)

buying new home: Seven Reasons to Choose a Townhouse Over a Single Family Home - 12/26/08 07:42 AM
Townhouses used to conjure up images of small, cramped spaces that were inexpensive and for many a "first home only" option. Nowadays however new townhouses rival their single family brethren in size and amenities. They have also set a new standard in community amenities with many communities offering luxurious amenities found in resorts around the world. Read on to see seven things you should consider before buying a single family home over a townhouse. Low Maintenance Living - One of the biggest benefits of living in a townhouse is having a homeowner's association that maintains common areas and buildings for you. … (1 comments)

buying new home: Seven New Home Incentives to Look For - 12/15/08 02:27 AM
Buying a new home isn't as easy as it once was given the state of the economy but there are still excellent deals to be had if you are financially ready to buy a new home. New home builders use a number of incentives to entice you to purchase a home in their community including some significant discounts for select workforces. Read on to see seven great ways to get an amazing deal on a new construction home. Included "Bonuses" in Price - For many city dwellers it can be a daunting thought of moving to the suburbs. One of the … (0 comments)

buying new home: Seven Mistakes New Home Buyers Make - 12/15/08 01:52 AM
With all the glamour and luxury options to choose from when shopping for a new construction home its easy to get caught up in the overall experience and not put as much emphasis on the most important aspects of buying a home. Read on to find out the seven mistakes many new home buyers make.
Not Spending Enough Time Analyzing Lot Options - Did you know that homeowners feel more secure in their home when they look down at the road (based on a hill) versus looking up at the road (below road grade)? This will have a big impact on … (0 comments)

buying new home: Top 7 Questions to Ask a Buyer Agent - 12/15/08 01:39 AM
Not all that long ago the concept of buyer agency (a real estate agent representing the buyer only in a transaction) was relatively uncommon to the real estate industry because, at the time, most agents represented the sellers of property or both parties.
Buyers of real property were in need of a real estate professional to represent their needs exclusively and buyer agency was born. Fast forward to today, there are tens of thousands of agents who represent buyers in real estate transactions so here are seven questions to help you find the right buyer agent for you.
How many homes … (1 comments)