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BUILDING A NEW HOME VS BUYING AN EXISTING HOME
My nephew and his wife contacted me recently to ask my opinion on whether or not it was better to purchase an existing house or build. It was a great question and got me thinking about the best way to answer it. I asked them whether they had ever looked at houses, and if so, which one was more appealing to make an offer. They had seen a lot of houses, but none seemed to be in their price range. Although they liked one house they saw, they realized it had an 11-year-old roof and would require a new roof soon. They wanted to know how much a new roof would cost. I didn't know the exact size, pitch, or other details so I made a guess at $12,000 to $15,000 depending upon a few things that I would need to know. They hit the nail on its head with [...]
ALLOWANCE VS. UP-FRONT HOMEPRICE
WHY YOU SHOULD ABIDE FROM BUILDER ALLOWANCE AT ALL CHARGES Charlotte McCourt, 11, could teach new home builders how to use allowance pricing. Charlotte McCourt, a New Jersey Girl Scout is serious about honesty, particularly when it comes to customer service. She wrote in a letter, "I would love to tell you about cookies themselves, for some descriptions, I'm afraid use false advertising." . . "I love being open with my clients." Charlotte rated each cookie from 1-10. She said, "Savannah Smiles taste like sweet lemon wedges. They have the perfect balance of sweet and tart." This cookie is a 7 because of its delicious taste." She ended her remarks with the Toffeetastic. It received a 1 because it was "a bleak, flavorless and gluten-free wasteland". It's as tasteless as dirt. Her candid pitch for selling cookies went viral and she was rewarded with record-breaking sales. Truth in advertising is [...]
BEFORE PRICING A NEW HOME WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
You need to verify certain details before you buy a computer. What type of computer do I need? What size and price is the monitor? How about speakers? It was very useful to get a quote on not only the price of the computer, but also the options. This gave me confidence that I would know the total cost before I bought. You will get the base price for a home when you request a price from the website. However, we can't give pricing until we know which options you are interested in. A free estimate is required to determine the cost of building a house. You will need to have it in writing to be able to refer to later. This estimate will include the base cost of your chosen home design as well as any optional items you choose to add. The cost of site development will depend [...]
Is there any hidden cost to building?
BUILDING PRICES STYLE LIKE ICEBERG. A HONEST BUILDER WILL DISCOVER WHAT'S BELOW THE SURFACES. It's exciting to build your dream home. More than 1,000,000 new homes will be built this year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. You've probably thought about building if you have ever had the idea. Because of all the factors involved in building a house and the choices that you make, the answer may be more complex than you think. Fine Line Homes' goal is to make building easier, more fun, and less stressful. This means that you will have complete transparency regarding your building costs and materials. Upfront Pricing will give you exact pricing and let you know that the products are of higher quality. Not all home builders are the same. We'll help you make informed decisions by revealing hidden costs and fees that builders use [...]
SEARCHING FOR THE GREAT RATE: HOW DO YOU FIND THE BEST MORTGAGE RATES?
There are many factors that go into mortgages. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers. The wrong choice can lead to thousands of dollars in interest payments and negatively affect your financial future. There are many factors to take into consideration when looking for the best mortgage rate. This article will explain how to find the best mortgage rate. You can feel confident that you have made the right choice. TIPS TO FIND THE BEST MORTGAGES RATE Are you unfamiliar with the different types of home loans or what to look for in a mortgage interest rate? These are the top tips and best practices to help you choose the right one and build your dream home. CONSIDER MORTAGE TYPES There are two types of mortgages that you need to be aware of: adjustable and fixed rate. Fixed-rate mortgages lock in a fixed interest rate for the life of the [...]
