Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Why Buy A Tampa New Home

By Lance Mohr


The affordability of Tampa new homes may be the primary reason homebuyers should consider them an option, when searching for the home of their dreams. Existing homes offer some discounted prices, but there are some builders offering prices barely above their costs. Some advertise incentive packages for upgrades on homes they're building. Besides owning a clean, fresh home, customized with your personal desires in mind, you can save money, too!

Due to the glut of foreclosures, established and reputable builders have been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the economy and housing market to improve. With new construction homes, there's no longer lengthy waits, associated with custom-built homes. Reasons to purchase new construction homes include a quicker move-in timeframe, while there are still highly-desirable lots and almost-completed homes to choose from. You can add personal touches or desired features and appliances to these homes, with many builders offering free upgrades. Cost-savings are occurring throughout new home market.

It's still maybe a competitive marketplace, so seasoned building companies may use Realtors, to help them move their "spec", models and new construction homes. Homebuyers may think they get the best pricing dealing directly, but there are some construction companies that prefer to deal with buyers represented by real estate professionals. This makes it easier to negotiate and document transactions, by allowing a Realtor to handle all the paperwork. For home buyers, this could mean an advantage to locating the Tampa home of your dreams.

Because of the competitive marketplace and lower mortgage interest rates, new construction homes may be more affordable than paying rent! This is especially true if you are able to negotiate a discounted price on the homes that were only half-constructed, before recent downturns. You may be able to customize homes which are almost-completed, as well.

These nearly-completed homes require less time to get ready to move into and many allow changes in final floor-plans or choices of flooring, appliances and lighting fixtures. Realtors can show you a variety of model homes and help you negotiate the purchase of your favorite, if you are looking for new homes that are move-in, ready.

Besides the fresh, clean smell and new appearance, new homes can provide exactly the features you most desire. There are many wonderful subdivisions to choose from and building companies are offering incentive or feature packages, suited for custom-built houses. With master-planned communities, you'll enjoy great amenities and conveniences. You probably don't want to invest in an incomplete development, if you want to protect your resale value.

Realtors will be able to recommend some of the most reliable and trustworthy builders of new construction homes. With a seasoned real estate professional on your side, you can negotiate a better deal and find the home of your dreams. This is only part of the reason you should take advantage of the free services an experienced real estate agent can provide. Saving money, while purchasing a newly-built home, is a major benefit.




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