Cobblestone Lake Lifestyle » Corey Han

Buyers Tid Bits

Corey Han — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:14:41 +0000

Found the house you like, what about the area? Well, the house may be great but the area may stink. I firmly believe the house is only part of the deal, you may be looking for a quiet neighborhood or perhaps a family oriented neighborhood, whatever your preference, take the time to visit the area during the week, weekends, days and evenings to see what is going on. You would be surprised what you may find out.

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Saving Money

Corey Han — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:18:54 +0000

To our readers who want to save money…anyone can press for deals while building their new home. You just need to know how and where in the process you can get those deals. Negotiating can be a timid process for some and not for others. Builders will sometimes be firm on the price but give upgrades for no additional costs, such as granite counters, upgraded appliances, hardware, lighting, jacuzzi tubs, even as much as bay windows, walk outs, third car garage if the lot allows for it. You should always be clear on what you ar looking for and be up front from the get go.

As far as saving additional money, if using a licensed Realtor, in most cases there are no commission fees for representing the buyer in the transaction, be it new construction or existing homes. The commission is paid for by the builder or seller of the home. Realtors have a good knowledge on the resale potential as well, so assistance in lot selection, floor plans and even landscaping is a good idea. Plus it doesn’t cost you anyting so why not let them do some of the work!

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Build your home

Corey Han — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:11:39 +0000

Choosing a builder is not as easy as you think! With today’s many different lifestyles, family and individual needs, Cobblestone Lake offers a huge list of builders to choose from. When selecting a builder, one has a lot to consider. Craftmanship, reputation, costs, materials, lot selection, time frames, communication, work crews, floor plans and the list goes on and on. Some people like to tackle this alone and others seek professional experience to guide them through, which ever is your style, take the time to ask the tough questions and find out about the builder. The time you invest up front will pay off at the end.

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