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Finding the perfect new home is daunting and financing this dream home can be an even more challenging.  Most new home buyers do not arrive at contract signing with a personal banker in hand.  Most find the struggle to find the right mortgage and lender significantly more difficult than locating their new home. Before you get caught …

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a primary residence before December 1, 2009. This is an excellent time to purchase a new home if you meet the criteria set by the government. While the “rules” can appear confusion, much …

As new home buyers walk into a builder’s model home, they frequently get caught up in today’s standards of open floor plans, walk-in closets, and gourmet kitchens. While these are all important features to consider when purchasing a new home, there are more substantial and much more tangible elements within the decision that need to …

Yes! Reviewing a builder’s price for square foot for a new construction home is a one task every new home buyer should do before signing a contract. While some home buyers may consider this data point immaterial, price per square foot varies drastically between home builders and geographical areas. It helps differentiate one new construction …

First time home buyers frequently wonder if a new construction home is better then purchasing an existing home. While there are many reasons for new construction, most buyers focus on location, layout, and amenities. New construction homes offer more advantages then merely less maintenance and upkeep. They offer large rooms and open floor plans, walk …