Go to the county where your deed is recorded and ask them, or call a title company and see if you can con them out of a free title search and they would be able to tell you, or call a company name Dale Property Services (google them) and ask them. I can tell you if you live in a newer large development with a bunch of tract homes the chances are very slim but if you live in a more established area its very possible. I own 14 properties and have recieved a about $10,000 this year in lease bonuses so it is possible. Best of luck to you and let me know if there is anything else you need.
This is a link to other houses for sale on the MLS in that neighborhood. You may have seen this but if not its good to know what everything else is being sold for. - Tue Jan 29 2008, 12:40
The one thing I would comment on is the location and inventory. Keller has 7 months of inventory on the ground. That means if not another house comes on the market for sale it will take 7 months for all the houses to be sold. New home developed lots is in the 1.5 year range for unbuilt inventory. The price increase doesnt make sense to me. Right now they should be thankful they have a qualified buyer. No comment on the builder. Question their warranties and dont settle for bonuses and incentives for using their lender, typically you just pay for that stuff in the rate. I have sold Meritage and Legacy in the past. No problems from any of those buyers. dcollett@weichert.com - Tue Jan 29 2008, 11:49
My office is on the west side of fort worth, I can print you out a list to come pick up and I can set-up an auto notification that will email you everytime a new one comes on the market. I see you have two other offers so just let me know if you want my help. - Fri Jan 18 2008, 16:59
Depending on the builder you should be able to get your money back. The bigger name builders usually dont fight you to hard because they dont want the bad publicity. If it was a smaller custom builder you contracted with you may have some more resistance but from your email and the way you worded what (the builder) wrote in the contract I can probably guess which builder you are referring to. I have had this happen a couple times before to some of my clients. As a broker typically I can get them to give you your money back because they dont want the bad name in the real estate or buying community. feel free to email me if you have anymore questions. dcollett@weichert.com - Tue Jan 15 2008, 17:16
I have a very good friend who builds duplexes and fourplexes for a living. As a matter of fact he is currently building 10 duplexes in central arlington and is always looking for more. If you would like his contact info send me an email at dcollett@weichert.com... I can give you comps for lot prices as well if you'd like. Whats in it for me is I get comissions from him when he sells the duplexes he build. - Sun Jan 13 2008, 09:35
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