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Jul 15, 2010 New Home Buying Tips
Following are some initial tips on items you may want to consider as you begin your new home building experience.
Choosing a location:
The location of your future home is very important. In order to ensure that you will be completely satisfied over time, you will want a location that is right for you. Evaluate the community you are considering. Is it centrally located in a convenient area near work, quality schools, the airport, shopping, restaurants and recreation? If you build a house in that area, will it retain its resale value?
Considering your price range and priorities:
Deciding what you want in your new home is a key step in the process. How many square feet? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? Do you want a home office, media room, den, or rec room. One story or two?
You'll need to have an idea of what your financing will allow for a new home and how you will obtain the funds. It is a good idea to get pre-qualified for financing before you begin your search. Click on the Financing section of our site to get pre-qualified.
Choosing options to personalize your home:
You will be able to personalize your home by choosing colors, flooring, carpet and much more based on your budget and individual requirements. The options can be endless. Part of the enjoyment in building your home is determining how you want to make it your own. While you will want to have ideas on decorating your home, you also want to make decisions of what options will increase the value of your home in the future.
Sullivan Rowell will be there to walk you through the entire process. We are committed to communicating with you on a regular basis so your home building experience will be pleasurable.
Deciding if you want a "Move-In" home:
If you are in a situation that requires moving into a new home right away, you may want to purchase one of Sullivan Rowell's homes that are being built on a spec basis. Buying this type of home allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds. Move-in time is immediate because the home is nearly or completely finished and offers all the amenities of a newly constructed home. See the "Featured Homes" section of this web site for homes that are under construction.
Brought to you by Jerritt Wiser and Evelyn Cataldo at Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associated Brokers.