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How about this for a deal? Save over $50,000 on new home construction in Keller ISD. Details below:
- Natural winding creek and park
- Keller Independent School District – click here for more information
Ready Now!!
WAS $396,900
NOW $339,900 (That’s a $57,000 Price Reduction!!)
3626 sq. ft
2 story
4 bedrooms
3.5 baths
Study
2 dining
1 living
Gameroom
Media Room
3 Car Garage!!
Key Included Features/Upgrades:
** Gorgeous stone exterior
** Full sod and full sprinkler system
** Covered back patio
** Beautiful Wood Flooring!!
** Granite kitchen countertops
** Upgraded cabinetry
** Custom ceramic tile backsplash in kitchen
** Stainless appliances
** Undercabinet lighting
** Wrought iron spindles
** Vaulted ceilings
** Stone fireplace w/ cedar mantel
Give me a call if you need additional info or would like me to email you photos. This one won’t last long!
Article by W. Cody Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders
Contact Cody at 972.365.0432 or Cody@NorthTexasHomeFinders.com
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. We also work with preowned homes where the seller pays our fees! Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information. For community-specific information, also visit www.BuyProsper.com for added content.
WOW!!! Found this Foreclosure deal and had to spread the word!
2008 Tax Value $511,000
Listing Price $345,000 that is $166,000 below tax value!!!
Amazing Deal on Luxury Home!!
Foreclosure in McKinney. Drees home built in 2006 with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3 car garage on .24 acres. 4,717sf in a cul-d-sac location in Stonebridge Ranch. Master and study downstairs, 3 bedrooms, gameroom, and media room upstairs. Features include: granite countertops, hardwood floors, plantation shutters. Appliances have been removed from the home. Remember this is a foreclosure sale, so the home is being sold AS-IS with no option period.
This home will not last at this price. Call Teresa today at 214.475.1957 to schedule your exclusive viewing of this home! Serious inquiries only please. Remember if you are already working with a Realtor, we cannot help you. We are Buyer’s Representatives that help you find the best home and the best price. Our services are Free to you as the seller pays our fees!
Article by Teresa Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders Contact Teresa at 972.335.0571 or Teresa@Northtexashomefinders.com and she can help you sell your home or find a new one!
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. We also work with preowned homes where the seller pays our fees! Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information.
Teresa Robinson is one of more than 400,000 members of the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors, who have attended the ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative, designation. As the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer, REBAC is ”The Voice for Buyer Representation, ” with more than 44,000 active real estate professional members of the organization throughout the world.
This topic always seems to spur great debates among those who love to negotiate. I have to say after working for a new construction builder for over 7 years, that it is FALSE!
The model home creates an atmosphere of happiness and excitement. The on-site rep is a highly trained professional whose whole purpose is to get you to buy a home from that particular builder. Many reps are very personable and make you feel like they are on your side, but don’t fall for it. Bottom line – they work for the Seller/Builder. They are responsible for maintaining a certain profit margin for the company. They are indeed very nice people, but they are not looking out for your best interests.
Having a Realtor or buyer’s representative on your side can insure you are paying the best price based on market conditions, you are getting the most options for your money, and you are entitled to several inspections of the home during construction. Be sure you pick a Realtor that has New Construction experience. The purchase agreements are written with the builder in mind. You won’t be able to change much if any of the contract, but an experienced professional can help explain the contract in plain English, so you can understand exactly what you are signing.
Builders set aside an annual marketing budget for the entire division. This budget includes Realtor fees and/or bonuses. They do this because they understand that Realtors can bring in business to help them sell their inventory homes. This money does not come out of the house budget. So, if you have heard you can save 3% if you don’t use a Realtor is not true. If they are giving you 3% it is because they had it as incentive money and would have given it to someone with representation too! Chances are you will get a better deal negotiated with a representative on your side!
Article by Teresa Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders Contact Teresa at 972.335.0571 or Teresa@Northtexashomefinders.com and she can help you sell your home or find a new one!
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. We also work with preowned homes where the seller pays our fees! Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information.
Teresa Robinson is one of more than 400,000 members of the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors, who have attended the ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative, designation. As the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer, REBAC is ”The Voice for Buyer Representation, ” with more than 44,000 active real estate professional members of the organization throughout the world.
You may have read on this very blog about the potential $15,000 tax credit that Congress has been working on. It’s created quite a buzz for home buyers everywhere. Well, most likely that buzz has been killed.
The latest word on the Stimulus Bill is that the $15,000 home buyer tax credit will either be eliminated or reduced to a $8,000 credit. Also, it may only apply for first time buyers (much like the current $7,500). Will it have to be repaid? At this point no one knows for sure, but my guess is that the answer will ultimately be no.
The past week has provided us with much speculation on what will happen. The bottom line is that there is no way to know until the bill is signed by President Obama, which will most likely happen within the next week. Until the ink has dried, I’m going to try to stop thinking about it. It’s giving me a freaking headache!
Article by W. Cody Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders
Contact Cody at 972.365.0432 or Cody@NorthTexasHomeFinders.com
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. We also work with preowned homes where the seller pays our fees! Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information.
There’s quite a buzz right now regarding the potential for a $15,000 tax credit for home buyers. I’ve been following this situation closely. As of this minute, here are the details. Keep in mind, as Congress debates the new stimulus plan, some of the below could change.
- The new tax credit for home buyers would replace the current $7,500 tax credit
- The amount of the new tax credit would be $15,000 or 10% of the price of the home, whichever is less
- Any buyer would be eligible, not just first timers
- You must occupy the property to be eligible
- The credit WILL NOT have to be paid back (as long as you occupy the property for at least 2 years)
- There are currently NO INCOME LIMITS included, so every buyer would qualify
- The purchase would have to be completed within one year of the effective date, once passed
- You could take the credit on your 2008 or 2009 taxes
Keep in mind, this is a CREDIT, not a DEDUCTION, which is a huge difference. Since this directly affects our clients, we are following this closely and will provide updates when appropriate.
Article by W. Cody Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders
Contact Cody at 972.365.0432 or Cody@NorthTexasHomeFinders.com
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. We also work with preowned homes where the seller pays our fees! Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information.
Wow! This one is smoking hot! Was $421,000 Now $329,000
New construction in McKinney ready for immediate move-in. Take advantage of this builder closeout! This is a custom home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage, media room, game room, home office in 3606 sf. You will love the attention to detail in this home starting at the iron front door, oak kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, bronze hardware, stainless appliances, hand scraped hard wood floors in entry, nook, and kitchen. Great McKinney location. This one is a must see and won’t last long.
Hot Deal in McKinney
Call 972.365.0432 today to schedule your exclusive viewing of this beautiful home! If this home doesn’t meet your needs, remember we have access to hundreds of homes not in MLS at great prices. Let us Find your next home!
I was watching HGTV this weekend. I think we all do it from time to time and I was so shocked to see a couple that has been renting for over 20 years. They have paid out over $150,000 in rent over that time period, not to mention the taxes they have paid on their income. For that kind of money they could have a beautiful new home completely paid for by now! So how do you know when it is time to purchase a home?
1. If you plan to live in a city for at least 5 years, you should consider purchasing a home. Why put all that money in rent, when you can save money on taxes and build equity? Renting in this case is like burning money in the fireplace to keep you warm!
2. Look at how much you are spending to heat and cool your rental. If you are living in an apartment or older home, you are paying way too much. Today’s new construction homes are built with saving energy in mind. This also means you save money monthly too.
Not renting, but thinking it is time for something new? Many people feel the same way, but are unsure of when to actually take the next step. Here are some reasons our clients have taken the next step and changed their living situation:
1. The kids are off to college and the house seems too empty! Nothing is more fun than starting a new chapter of your life. You can make your home fit your needs now. No more playrooms with toys all over the house. You can finally get a home that has that craft room or yoga studio you have been dreaming about.
2. My utility bills keep getting higher and higher each year. It may be time to purchase a new construction home. These homes are built with the latest greenbuilding techniques that help save you $$$ and also help the environment too!
3. We have a baby on the way and no room for all the stuff! It is amazing how much stuff comes with such a small person. After just one shower, you no longer have room to walk around your home. It is time to look for something a little bit bigger.
4. This home is a money pit. Do you feel like every day is something new that has to be fixed or replaced? Might be time to consider a new construction home. These come with warranties so if anything goes wrong the builder takes care of it for you.
5. Interest Rates are still low. Believe it or not, our parents paid up to 18% interest to purchase their homes! The interest rates today are wonderful. You never know what will happen that could drive the rates up high again.
There are many more reasons to get serious about moving. Don’t wait another day. We can help you find the best home for your current situation at a great price!
Article by Teresa Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information.
We have all done it at one time or another. Told a salesperson, we are “just looking.” I did it just the other day at a retail store. But I have to ask myself why? A salesperson is a highly trained professional that knows everything there is to know about a certian product. It is their job to be an expert. They also know about the special sales and discounts not known by the general public. So why do we always tell them “just looking?”
New Construction Homes are the same in this regard. You need to think to yourself, why am I here? This thought applies to surfing the web for new homes too! There is a reason you are looking. Maybe your current home is too small or too big. Maybe you really want one of those media rooms or a bigger yard for a pool. Maybe you want to stop renting. Maybe you need a smaller monthly payment. There is always a reason if you stop and think about it for a moment.
Telling a real estate professional that you are just looking can cost you your dream home. These professionals know where all the deals are, what types of homes are currently on the market in a given area, and what you need to stay away from. Why not talk to them? What do you have to lose? The perfect house is waiting for you to call it home.
My just looking at the retail store cost me money at the checkout because I didn’t know until after I got home about a special they were running. I could have spoken to the salesperson and saved money on the spot! Don’t make the same mistake and let someone else by your dream home!
Article by Teresa Robinson, Owner/Buyer Specialist, North Texas Home Finders
Get a Buyer Specialist and rest easy! The builder pays our service charge from their advertising budget which is built into every home they sell. Since these fees do not come out of the home construction budget, you cannot negotiate one penny of a better deal alone. Visit www.northtexashomefinders.com for more information.
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