New Homes, Resale Real Estate: Choose Wisely
Ever wondered what it would be like to own a brand new home? Many builders in Tampa such as Lennar, Standard Pacific, DR Horton, and Pulte (to name a few) are turning these thoughts into reality in 2012, and are doing so at a great price for many buyers. New construction is looking like real estate will be “hot off the foundation”. Yes, there remain some consumers out there who have mixed thoughts about buying a new home as opposed to buying a resale home. Many home buyers may have the impression that buying new is far more expensive than it actually is. Builders are loaded with incentives, upgrades, warranties and more. A resale can sometimes become a bit more of a hassle while also taking loads of time. Confusion and complications may also accompany a resale purchase. An important factor that affects resales is the appraisal process. Real estate values are often diminished by neighboring homes going through the short sale process or being sold by a bank. Value can be influence