Wednesday, January 3, 2007

New Home Bargains in Bradenton!



If you are thinking this might be a good year to find a brand new home-You're absolutely right!



Why should you consider purchasing a new home when the market is still in adjustment? There are plenty of spectacular deals out there for a buyer who is ready to purchase now...low prices, help with downpayments and pre-paids, free extras, the list goes on and on.

    Top Five Reasons to Buy that new home now:

  1. We won't know that the market has corrected and home prices have started rising again until after the fact. Wouldn't you rather purchase a home when the market is still down, versus when prices have started to climb and builders aren't as motivated to help you?

  2. Interest rates are still very low and this makes owning a home more affordable, particularly if you are looking at long term fixed rate mortgages.

  3. Wouldn't it be grand to be able to start out with a home that has everything you want!
  4. New appliances, new paint, the best in hurricane design all for around the same price as a home that has been around for a few years.
  5. Lower insurance prices due to the superior construction and new materials.



Advantages of Having an Experienced Realtor Help You Find a Home:

  • No cost to you! You may even find Realtors willing to give you a portion of the commission back.
  • Familiarity with the market-you want to make sure you are buying in the right place!Will help you decide which options you need, which you can do without, and which ones will help you or hurt you when it comes time to sell again. Keep in mind all those upgrades the builder is trying to sell you are their main profit centers.Negotiating with the builder ... let your Realtor help you to get a better deal!
  • Walking you through the process, one step at a time. The new home construction process can be fraught with problems, delays, and inspections. Don't try to go it alone.



Where to start looking: I would suggest calling a Realtor who is active in the new home community and who has special training in helping buyers find the right new home. Personally, I am a Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS), meaning that I understand the building process, have basic knowledge of blue prints, time lines, etc. I am also an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) which helps me give you top notch service. All this knowledge was acquired in order to help you-not the builder. Feel free to call me directly at 941-920-9215 or drop me an email with any questions or needs!

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