by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 7, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Its said that over 50% of custom builds never get off the ground. The number one reason is that many people do not prepare a realistic, comprehensive budget. To avoid disappointments, early consultation with an experienced builder is essential. A competent builder is...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 20, 2017 | Home Buying
New-home prices have risen higher than anticipated when comparing those built in 1970 to homes built today with similar characteristics. According to an analysis by economist Tom Lawler, new homes are selling for an average of more than double what they sold for in...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 9, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
1. Open spaces. An open floor plan may feel like old hat, but use of this layout will accelerate in both condos and single-family homes. Eliminating walls and barriers provides greater access to the kitchen – the room most buyers feel is the most important space...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 5, 2016 | Home Buying
Don’t want to wait for your next new home to be built? In November in the Phoenix metro area there were 303 communities with approximately 1039 spec homes in various stages of construction. Of the around 762 plans available, 517 are single level, and 245 are two story...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 21, 2016 | Home Buying, Real Estate Facts & Figures
Newly constructed homes are up 33% for the first 9 months of the year in the Phoenix metro area. The increases through June of this year already exceeded all of that for 2015 in almost all zip codes.