Georgia New Homes Information Blog
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Canton Georgia New Homes
Posted Under: Home Buying in Canton | June 18, 2009 2:59 PM | 89 views | No commentsA buyer of new homes will find Canton, Georgia to be in the county of Cherokee. The area offers shopping, a lake and a multitude of communities, too.Listed Canton Georgia new homes are found online and are offered through different home builders; a home buyer can select from townhomes or single family properties. The selection process can be exhaustive, as one will often consider location, schools, styles, floor plans and price; other criteria may be considered, too. The home buyer will usually strike a balance, and make some compromises, to come to a final decision.After a selection of one of these new homes in Canton Georgia has taken place, the buyer will need to work on a strategy to make an offer. While getting a good price is great, one must also consider the terms of the purchase. These include, but are not limited to: financing, inspections, other contingencies, closing date, contributions toward closing costs and possibly alterations to the property.A home buyer should engage a versed professional, whether it’s an attorney or buyer agent, to help them draft an offer that addresses these areas of concern; simply relying on the builders’ staff can leave you vulnerable, insomuch as they are promoting the interests of the builders of these new homes in Canton, Georgia.Disclaimer: This real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only; it is for your personal viewing only; you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this new homes real estate information without prior expressed consent from: Stephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494 - All Rights Reserved -
Dunwoody Georgia New Homes
Posted Under: Home Buying in Dunwoody | April 28, 2009 11:35 AM | 196 views | No commentsLocated near the perimeter of I - 285, Dunwoody Georgia new homes are fewer in number, comparatively speaking. Their location provides for a better commute into the city than some of the other surrounding areas of Atlanta, GA; and, they lie in the northern part of Dekalb county with a smaller section in Fulton. Searching and finding these Dunwoody Georgia new homes isn’t too difficult. One can search by price, zip code, bedrooms, baths and community name.
As an insightful tip when shopping around for new homes, curious home buyers in Dunwoody GA may very well notice metal and/or plastic thresholds (as shown in the picture below) at the exterior doors of these new homes; there are probably small plugs within the thresholds, too. By removing these plugs, adjustment screws will be exposed. The purpose of such a feature is to allow for an adjustment based on the change of seasons, or potentially other reasons. If the doors begin to snag at the bottom, then these thresholds can be lowered to allow for freer movement. If there is too much light coming through the bottom of the doors, then they can be raised to disallow too much heated or conditioned air to escape. Pretty neat, uh?
The larger point of this blog post is to point out that there are many issues, features, construction materials, techniques and concerns regarding new homes in Dunwoody Georgia. As a home buyer, are you fully equipped to tackle all of these issues?Disclaimer: This new homes and real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only, not legal advice. Each real estate transaction is unique unto itself, so this content may or may not apply. Hence, you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this real estate information about new homes, tips and/or ideas without prior expressed consent from the author. All Rights ReservedStephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494 -
Powder Springs GA new homes
Posted Under: Home Buying in Powder Springs | March 26, 2009 2:24 PM | 213 views | No commentsNowadays, home buyers can obtain vast information online, including seeing photos, viewing 360-degree tours and other features of all listed Powder Springs GA new homes. Researching data and compiling desired properties to visit are made convenient with user friendly features.
As you do your research of new homes, a consideration of property taxes in Powder Springs Ga is usually part of the overall picture. To *estimate the annual bill, take the value of the new home and multiply it by 40% (.40); this becomes the assessed value. Divide that figure by 1000. Then, multiply that figure by the millage rate that has been set for the city of Powder Springs by Cobb County, Georgia. 38.25 mills is currently the rate, but it can change; now, this figure is your estimated annual property tax.
Example:
$200,000 new home
X .40 = $80,000 assessed value
/ 1000 = 80
X 38.25 mills = $3,060 annual taxHome buyers may qualify for homestead and other exemptions, too, which should lower one‘s tax bill. If so, Cobb county’s homestead exemption equals $10,000.
Example:
$200,000 new home
X .40 = $80,000 assessed value
- $10,000 (homestead exemption) = $70,000
/ 1000 = 70
X 38.25 mills = $2,677.50 annual taxFinally, if home buyers buy new homes in the city limits of Powder Springs Georgia, then there are additional property taxes imposed by the city.
* Note: this is general information and these are estimates only, not actual Powder Springs GA tax liabilities. There may be variations to actual computations.
Disclaimer: This new homes and real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only, not legal advice. Each real estate transaction is unique unto itself, so this content may or may not apply. Hence, you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this real estate information about new homes, tips and/or ideas without prior expressed consent from the author. All Rights Reserved
Stephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494
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Douglasville Georgia New Homes
Posted Under: Home Buying in Douglasville | December 23, 2008 11:07 AM | 246 views | No commentsSeeking out photos and touring Douglasville Georgia new homes is conveniently accessible by clicking on the link. Home buyers can seek to find floor plans, descriptions and prices when available. Afterward, actually visiting new homes for comparison purposes may be a part of the process.
If home buyers are visiting new homes in Douglasville, Georgia built with brick exteriors, they will likely notice some plastic tubes within the mortar sticking out in several locations. These tubes can be flush with the brick or extend out about an inch. One might assume these less-than-sightly obtrusions are defects that need correcting; however, they are very functional, insomuch as they allow moisture to drip out from behind the brick that would otherwise be trapped. These plastic tubes are properly, and appropriately, called weep holes. Since moisture seeps into the brick because it is a porous product, the installation of weep holes allows for an escape. Also, they allow the brick to breathe; the inflowing air through the weep holes allows the backside of the brick to dry.
Pretty smart, uh? Not so fast. If these new homes in Douglasville, Georgia were built without good supervision, then the bricklayers quite possibly could have clogged the weep holes with mortar during installation. That would defeat their purpose.
The aforementioned is just one example that can expose the need for proper guidance during the new home buying process. There are many things about a new home purchase that are not commonly known, so guidance by wisdom is very beneficial. Home buyers need to inform themselves about buying Douglasville Ga new homes to be certain of what they are getting into.
Disclaimer: This new homes and real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only, not legal advice. Each real estate transaction is unique unto itself, so this content may or may not apply. Hence, you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this real estate information about new homes, tips and/or ideas without prior expressed consent from the author. Stephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494 - All Rights Reserved
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Dacula Georgia New Homes
Posted Under: Home Buying in Dacula | December 10, 2008 10:11 AM | 264 views | No commentsSearching, viewing and comparing new homes in Dacula, Georgia is easy by means of a comprehensive online resource. However, before you actually start getting real serious about visiting all the communities and new homes of interest in Dacula, Ga, make sure to do all your homework about the buying process; learn more about the new home inspection process to get you started.
During a transaction with a new home buyer in Dacula, Georgia, we put together a contract to purchase that provided a nice home warranty from the home builder after closing; regrettably, the home builder shut down operations a few days before closing. The home buyer still wanted this particular new home in Dacula GA, so we were able to negotiate a third-party warranty to be provided at closing from the proceeds of the now defunct home builder; this move somewhat mitigated the loss of the original agreed upon warranty.
The point here is that buying new homes can often throw unexpected landmines your way. The more you know in advance about buying new homes in Dacula, Georgia the better off you will be.Disclaimer: This new homes and real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only, not legal advice. Each real estate transaction is unique unto itself, so this content may or may not apply. Hence, you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this real estate information about new homes, tips and/or ideas without prior expressed consent from the author. All Rights Reserved
Stephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494
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Alpharetta Georgia New Homes
Posted Under: Home Buying in Alpharetta | December 9, 2008 10:08 AM | 291 views | No commentsAs a new home buyer, one should seek out comprehensive information. Viewing new homes in Alpharetta, Georgia is easy by clicking on the link; but, there is much more to the home buying process than searching and looking at photos online. As a past example, the buyers that I was working with were scheduled for closing on their Alpharetta Ga new home. The orientation and home inspection were performed with items that needed attention; one of those items was a crack in the garage floor with a hollow sound detected by a thump test. How does a new home buyer know if that is a problem or not? While most hairline cracks are expected in concrete, a home buyer should be concerned if there is a hollow sound underneath; this could be an indication that there isn’t any packed soil. A suggested method to determine its seriousness would be to hire a geotechnical engineer to test for proper soil compaction.
As the example illustrates, researching and buying new homes in Alpharetta, Georgia is much more involved than simply finding the right new home. There are multiple issues throughout the transaction that a home buyer will be faced with. The resolutions to these issues can have impacting implications long after the purchase has transpired. Through analysis from experience with some of these issues, home buyers of Alpharetta, Ga new homes can have a better grasp of expectations moving through their transactions.
Disclaimer: This new homes and real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only, not legal advice. Each real estate transaction is unique unto itself, so this content may or may not apply. Hence, you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this real estate information about new homes, tips and/or ideas without prior expressed consent from the author. All Rights Reserved
Stephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494
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What To Look For When Buying A Home
Posted Under: Home Buying in Georgia | November 21, 2008 11:35 AM | 572 views | No commentsBuying a home? If so, a prospective home buyer should know what to look for and be aware of many things in a real estate transaction; therfore, I want to focus specifically on three (3) potentially defective construction techniques, installations and materials in Georgia: polybutylene plumbing, synthetic stucco and a particular style of wood-resin siding. By their inherent nature and/or poor installations, these products and materials often result in expensive replacements or repairs. If you plan on using a buyer broker, see if this person has experience in such matters.
During the years between 1985 and 1995 (roughly), one of these products, if not all three of them, will mostly likely be found among homes built during this timeframe. Home buyers do not want to incur the cost, nor the future headaches, of replacing such products. Furthermore, the simple fact that a home may have these materials can create a stigma amongst future home buyers if you buy it -- which affects your resale potential. As a tip, don’t confuse hard coat stucco with synthetic stucco (EIFS); although, because they are closely related, hard coat stucco can still be stigmatized by home buyers, too.
It certainly would be beneficial -- and less time-consuming -- if a home buyer can identify these products before entering into a contract to purchase a home. While the findings of a home inspection may afford the home buyer a way out, you would still have lost the cost of an inspection -- and not to mention your time. A buyer broker with such experience should know what to look for and be able to help you in this area to avoid costly mistakes when buying a home.
Disclaimer: This real estate blog post is intended to be informational reading only, not legal advice. Each real estate transaction is unique unto itself, so this content may or may not apply. Hence, you may not copy, use and/or redistribute this real estate information about tips and/or ideas without prior expressed consent from the author. All Rights Reserved
Stephen Graham - Associate Broker - Realty Professionals, Inc (770) 491.1494
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