New Home Buying

Whether it’s your first time or old hat, there’s a lot to navigate when buying a new home. From the search to inspections, negotiations and closing, the process can be very overwhelming. There’s also building to new or buying used to consider. Either way, we’re here to share insider tips from industry experts so you feel prepared when embarking on your journey to purchasing a home.

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Recent New Home Buying Articles:

 
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The Time To Buy or Build a Home is Now

I grew up along the Susquehanna River and much of my childhood activities revolved around the conditions on the river.  In the winter when there was ice on the river we would ice skate.  Those were fun times and everyone in my neighborhood would gather after school and skate or play hockey and when it got dark we would build a bonfire to extend the fun time.  We would do this night after night and every weekend as long as the ice was safe because we knew it would not last long ... [Read More]
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Questions to ask when Purchasing Property to build on

When looking at a Lot to build on, there are a few questions you should be asking in order to be within the budget that you set forth. Does this Lot have town water and sewer? A Lot with public water and sewer may appear to cost more but a Lot requiring a well and septic can cost an additional $20,000-$30,000 is site development cost. If the Lot requires a septic, ask the location and the approved type and design. How Level is this Lot? Earth moving expenses can really add-up with l... [Read More]
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Home Shows:

It will not be long until it is time for the local home shows or local builder’s shows to take place around the region.  These shows offer a great opportunity for folks who may be considering building a home or doing some remodeling to look for ideas and check out new products.  The home shows are usually scheduled early in the year during a time when outdoor activities are somewhat limited by the weather.  Here are some tips that will allow you to maximize your experience at a... [Read More]
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Be Wary of Sticker Shopping

In today’s tough economy we are forced to sticker shop for savings every day.  Do I buy the Fresh Empire apples that I hand pick for a $1.69 per pound, or do I buy the 3lb bag of prepackaged Empire apples for $3.99?  Seems like a pretty straight forward answer, right?  Well maybe not.  Even though you are seeing a savings of $1.08 for equal weights you may not be seeing equal quality. When you hand pick your apples, you take your time and are very thorough to make sure ... [Read More]
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Erase Worries Over Home Inspections – Buy New!!!

Recently the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that one of the largest obstacles to home buyers purchasing an existing home was the ‘home inspection’ before settlement on the property. In the report which analyzed why more home purchase contracts were being canceled prior to settlement, the NAR reported that home buyers of existing homes were seeing the home inspection as a big hurdle to moving forward to closing. Water, septic tests, and the ‘whole home’ inspection were lead... [Read More]
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Lewisburg Model Home Virtual Tour

The video is a virtual tour of our Brookville model located at 1189 Westbranch Highway, Winfield, PA. (7  miles south of Lewisburg, PA)  The Brookville is a 4 bedroom two-story house with 2.5 bathrooms and has a spaciouse 3,338 Square Feet of living space.  Standard features include a 3 car garage, first floor office, a family room with vaulted ceiling, a spacious primary bedroom with sitting room and bath with whirlpool tub, and second floor laundry area. If yo... [Read More]
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New Home Prices

Price is always a factor or concern when buying a house, whether it is a new home or a used home.  There are many other factors that will impact a home buying decision as well, but price and location are the two most influencing factors in the decision making process.  The reality of today’s economic climate has provided an even heightened focus on price.  In new home construction, the builder knows the costs of the materials, the labor involved in building the house, costs for... [Read More]
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Benefits of Buying Newly Built Homes

Why build a new home?

We are often asked the question “Why should I build a new home when there are resale homes on the market right now that look like a great deal?”  Here are a few of the advantages that folks can realize when building a new home.   When shopping for a resale, did you ever find the right house, but didn’t like the location, or you found a great neighborhood, but the design or features in the house just didn’t suit?  When you build your house, you get to decide on the locat... [Read More]
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Advantages of Neighborhood Living

Neighborhoods are places where people live near one another.  People in a neighborhood have a common interest in preserving the character and property values in the neighborhood.    Many of today's Suburban and Rural Neighborhoods have shared amenities maintained by a Homeowners Association.  Such amenities can enhance property values and make your property more desirable when you go to sell.  A well-managed and active Homeowner's Association can be a form of ... [Read More]
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