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10 Tips to Save You Time and Money: The Home Buyer's Guide to NEW HOMES (7-10)

There are advantages to both new and existing homes. Most people consider both before they decide to purchase. Should you be thinking about buying a new house, here are the final 4 of 10 points to consider before you visit your first model home.

7. Negotiations

Often buyers don't realize that there may be room for negotiating price, upgrades or options. For example, you have some scope for negotiating with the builder if s/he has a completed a home but hasn't sold it. Also some "premium lots" are priced higher and are sometimes saved to be sold last. Keep in mind that typically, all lots cost the builder the same, so be sure to inquire about lot pricing. Builders may offer discounts or special financing to help close a sale.

8. Be Sure the Contract Works in Your Favor!

When spelling out the particulars of an agreement with your builder, ensure you protect yourself by having safeguards written into the agreement, such as:

-- placing your deposit in escrow
-- detailing your upgrades;
-- allowing you access to the construction site to check on progress;
-- a 30-day advance notice of the closing date.
-- an explanation of what the fine print means in the warranties of the builder and manufacturer.

9. Financing - What's Best for You?

Some builders, especially in high-volume communities that place large numbers of loans, can offer special financing packages. However, because "home loan" lending is highly competitive, you have many financing choices other than those being offered by the builder. Shop around for everything, from rates to lender fees. Appraisals, inspections, surveys, attorneys and closing fees can vary as well.

10. Just Because it's New.... - Doesn't Mean it's Perfect

Yes it's new and typically it's built with modern materials that are durable, low maintenance, stronger, quieter, and safer. But because nothing is perfect, even if it's new, consider hiring a reputable, licensed home inspector. Then create a builder "punch list", from what you've learned to address any problems before closing. Consider budgeting for items to be modified or added later on. Many new home buyers use a real estate agent to help them negotiate the best price and terms with the builder.
Buyer Advantages Your Builder May Not Reveal!

Here's a fact that you may not be aware of, some builders have newly-constructed homes available for immediate delivery. Usually these homes are ready to move into within 30 days. Even if some builders are eager to sell, they'll probably keep that knowledge to themselves. Immediate delivery homes are often available for various reasons:

- the community, where new homes are being constructed is nearly complete, so the builder proceeds to have the on-site-contractors build "spec" homes (homes built on speculation for sale) on the last lots;
- the model home is for sale;
- the contract on a home has fallen through;
- builders include constructing homes for immediate delivery for buyers who are relocating or who have sold their previous home and need one to move into quickly.

Immediate delivery homes may be more desirable because, sometimes builders offer financing incentives or free options. This may be done in place of chopping prices to appeal to buyers purchasing later in the building phase. An immediate delivery home is an advantageous way to purchase a home if you need to move in quickly, or need a physical space to walk through and see before you sign a contract. Be sure to inquire.

Search for all new and existing Northern Virginia Homes for Sale in at www.HomesByTalleycom.

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10 Tips to Save You Time and Money: The Home Buyer's Guide to NEW HOMES (4-6)

There are advantages to both new and existing homes. Most people consider both before they decide to purchase. Should you be thinking about buying a new house in Ashburn,VA or Leesburg, VA, here are 3 more of 10 points to consider before you visit your first model home.

4. Get the Facts About Your Builder

Before making a final decision, it is wise to check out the reputation and financial strength of the builder. Get "spec sheets" on home features covering everything from floor plans to energy efficiency, including lot availability and delivery of your home.

5. Check Out the Neighborhood

-- Learn as much as you can about the community.
-- Discover what amenities it has to offer.
-- Investigate if financial reserves have been set aside to build or replace major amenities like schools or community roads.
-- Find out from local land-use officials what else is planned or could be constructed in the area, especially where vacant land is applicable.
-- Review the rules for the home owner's association, or find out if one will be set up.
-- Think of how you will be affected by commuting routes and times.

6. Choosing Options and Upgrades

The less expensive the base price of the house is, the more options and upgrades you can add without fear of overpricing it for the neighborhood. Options are items the builder installs during construction, such as adding usable space like a sun room or a powder room. These features can add the most to the resale value of your home. Upgrading means selecting quality above "builder standard" such as carpeting, ceramics, detailing, kitchen fixtures and appliances. Be sure to take advantage of builder incentives that offer free upgrades or credit off the sale price. Remember, you can add a deck, finished basement or landscaping later and sometimes for less money.

Look for our next post for more new-construction home buyer points. Search for all new and existing Northern Virginia Homes for Sale in at HomesByTalleycom.

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MRIS serves nearly 45,000 real estate professionals spanning a 22,000 square mile section of the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and markets located in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia.

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Skanska: Virginia Excels in PPP Policies - GlobeSt. com

Join the thousands of real estate professionals that subscribe to the Washington ... Leaders in this area are arguably Virginia, Texas and Florida, with Virginia in particular serving as a role model for other states that are still grappling with political ...

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Frederick County, Va Approves Real Estate Tax Hike - WHAG

FREDERICK COUNTY, VA- Amendments to the Virginia state budget are causing problems for local county budgets.The Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved a real estate tax increase Wednesday night to offset the costs of Governor Bob McDonnell's latest ...

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Prince George’s real estate industry up in arms over proposed fee hike - Maryland Community Newspapers Online

A Prince George’s County proposal to raise transfer fees on real estate purchases is raising the hackles of the housing industry. More than 50 members of the industry attended a County Council hearing Monday to oppose a proposal in County ...

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