One thng you need to do if you don't have a realtor when buying any new home through the home builder is to get a home inspection. I know it's a new home and it sounds dumb, but I insist on my clients getting an inspection and you wouldn't believe what pops up. One other thing is a lot of these communities are still a bit overpriced in this market. You might want to look at the comps for area properties. I have a client that I am working on a short sale for that purchased a new home in March of last year. They are 100k in the hole. Try to negotiate the very best deal you can and be willing to walk away if it isn't to your liking. - Tue Jul 1 2008, 07:21