Buying a New House in the Fall
As the summer ends and fall nears, many people thing about whether it's a good time to buy real estate. This can actually be a great time to buy since most purchasers focus on the spring. You'll find many opportunities on desirable homes. This is particularly true with new construction, such as with Emmy Homes in Commack New York.
If you go to EmmyHomes.com, you will see a variety of new construction houses available. Even in this fall, you may be able to purchase a newly built home that had not sold over the summer. Similarly, if you want to choose your house and have construction started, now is the time to speak to the construction company. If they can get a foundation in the ground before the frost sets in (more of an issue in the North) your construction can continue through the winter. If you're looking for a new home to occupy at the close of this new school year, start construction now.
As you look for a new house, what questions should you ask?
First, is this a one-off builder or is this a builder who builds full developments? You want to work with a larger scale builder because they are more likely able to complete the task in the timetable that you've allotted. While we have nothing against small builders, if this is the only house that a contractor is working on, what will happen if the builder runs out of money? What if his electrician gets sick? What if his plumber walks off the project - you could be pushed back for weeks or months.
When you're dealing with a more substantial builder, they have assorted people in each trade. If they are shorthanded, they can promptly locate replacement workers. In the end, you are far better off with an established reputable builder who will complete the task, as opposed to a small construction company who, unfortunately, can bring a great amount of uncertainty.
Second, look at homes that the contractor has already finished. Do you like them? The artist drawing may be gorgeous, but the house may be something else. A construction company who is consistently delivered high quality construction is worth their weight in gold. A shoddy construction company who under delivers is not worth the savings he may bring.
Lastly, consider the long-term price of the house. Not only does it carry a buy price, but it must be maintained. A well built home may have lower maintenance costs. Also, is it rated as energy efficient? An "energy star" house meet certain government requirements on energy efficiency. Not only is this good for the environment, but can yield substantial savings on your energy bills. An energy Star rated home is also desirable on resale. You may plan on living here for 20 years, but unexpected things happen and you want to choose a home that, if you need to, will be very marketable for resale. So yes, the summer of 2009 has passed. Nonetheless, there are vast options to buy new construction as we go into the autumn season. Websites, such as www.EmmyHomes.com can show you many choices of homes that are available in your market.
Tips by Craig Axelrod, with Emmy Homes. Emmy is which is one of Long Island's premier real estate builders. Emmy's Commack real estate features new construction in Commack. Visit EmmyHomes.com for details.
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