New Home Building Plan

They will absolutely not budge from the list price, they have even just put these prices up. Safe to say I walked away as these house are certainly over-priced

Absolutely!

Don't buy without negotiating. If you are in the UK, start at around 20 - 25% off the advertised price.

It is well known that new builds are over-valued by around 20% compared to other similar properties in the same region.

Add to that buying off plan. They will expect you to negotiate a good price. Bear in mind that if prices do plummet as expected, you will not be able to back out of the deal.

Good luck.

2009-09-16 01:37:48 by Natty

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We are planning to build a new home around the Tampa, FL area sometime next spring. (Right now we are living in Pittsburgh, PA.)
We want to buy something less than $500k with a pool, 4-6 bedrooms, 3500+ square feet, and a fair plot of land.
Can you get a decent home around $400k?
(I have heard that Tampa is quite expensive for new homes.)
I have checked into some homebuilders in FL and requested some info, but photos only do so much.
If anyone has any experience with any builders down there it would be appreciated.
That way we fly down to get more info we won't waste any unnecessary time.
Thanks!
(Sorry this is posted under this section but this is the closest listing I could to Tampa for ANYTHING!)

My fiance is a Stucco Plasterer and does GC (general construction contracting) in Pinellas (lives there) and Hillsborough County (I live in Tampa) and I say the "outside" of city limits ofTampa areas are nicer than say most of Tampa (excluding a few bits like South Tampa, Carrollwood, Westchase/Town-n-Country, Harbour Island, and maybe New Tampa and few other spots) but Brandon, Lutz, Oldsmar, and such are very pretty and car insurance is usually cheaper due to low crime.

Right at this very moment in Tampa You can find a decent, new home here at the price you are looking OR EVEN Less when you take in all the FREE buyer incentive deals that sellers are being forced to throw in right now and the Tamp Tribune recently did an in depth news article on it (still shop around for a good deal, and I could recommend a few builders but it's better to read this article and educate yourself on how you can shave off the price for things you may not wish to pay for yourself that add to home equity)(http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGBD FL31WPE.html


hope it helps!

2006-07-25 17:01:58 by

Price: $5.00

My husband and I are planning on building a new home in Greenville, SC, we are having issues signing the contract, Has anyone had any problems with them taking too long to build the house or keeping your deposit? What about their mortgage company, we heard of people getting stuck using their mortgage company with a higher interest rate because they threatened to keep their deposit?

Any experiences would help, both good and bad, thanks

Ryan homes in my area were built quickly and are energy efficient, but they are a "bulk builder" and they do skimp in ways that may not be apparent. They sure look nice though, "smoke and mirrors". If you are having issues signing the contract, go to a real estate lawyer before you sign anything. Additionally, it is illegal for the builder to insist you use their lender. So, call a mortgage broker and do some shopping around. Do this before you commit funds. Every lender owes you, in writing, what your costs will be. All lenders are not created equal. Some load on fees. You are protected by the Truth in Lending Laws, insist that you receive everything in writing.
The lender does not "keep your deposit". That is a function of the terms of your Purchase Agreement. Make sure you see a lawyer to go over the builder's contract, and make alterations to it to protect you. Any contract drafted by a builder is going to favor the builder. Things can get very expensive if you deviate from the builder's plan. They might charge you $500 just to change the location of a window. So, know what you are signing and what it will ultimately cost you. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have legal representation when building a new home. So, lawyer up and good luck.

2008-09-06 06:15:15 by Cathy G

Price: $15.95 $10.85

My husband and I are planning to build a new home. Our next step is to find a builder in our area. Is there anything that we need to be cautious of when selecting our builder, since this is our first time we are scared of being taken advantage of. Please any advice will help.

Thanks

Ask questions....

Then

Find out if your state requires licensing for contractors. Some states only require builders pay a fee for a permit, others require a test. check with the bbb for complaints. Interview several, ask questions on things you don't understand. Do they carry a GL policy and a workers comp policy... is it in force or have they paid the premium. How long have they been in business? Can they provide references? Do they warranty their work? For how long?

Not all, but its a start...

2007-05-07 12:13:54 by Tina Q

OK-I know that I have asked this question or something similiar to it many times before, BUT, I want to be thoroughly researched before we start.

We are in the planning stage of builidng a new home. We have 2 children, ages 4 and 7 who are very active. We have met once with our designer and have basically come up with the fact that we want a 2-story "Farmhouse" type home. We are going to be building on a 200+ acre farm, and wanted to stick with the theme. I want to build as much house as I possible can within my budget. Does anyone have any suggestions on things that I can put into the house? Any suggestions on upgrades? Any suggestions on where we can find materials, etc. at discounted prices without sacrificing quality. I want this home to be something that we can live in and enjoy for the rest of our lives, and I want everything to be of top quality. Any info that anyone can give is appreciated, especially from builders! And for other, what do u have that u can't live without?

Salvage yards are a great resource. Almost every city has some type of salvage yard that specializes in doors, windows and fixtures.

My brother in law lucked up and found some great old school doors with etched glass numbers on them every door is different but it adds to the charm of their cabin.

If you can get away and go to Brimfield, MA http://www.brimfield.com/
Huge array of stuff. Find a dealer that has tons of doors or windows and make him/her a cash deal.

These older pieces are usually of solid wood and built a million times better than some of the stuff on the market today.

There are tile outlets all over the place as well. We have a great flooring place here in Atlanta called Floor and Decor.

http://www.flooranddecoroutlets.com/

I bought some 16" slate tiles for a little over a dollar a piece, home depot wanted over two dollars each.

Is there any old barns or buildings on your 200 acres? If so have that wood recycled and planed down if it is warped and use that for flooring, siding or roofing. It will give you that true rustic feeling.

Good Luck!

2007-04-16 07:57:24 by way_surreal