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Choosing Energy Efficient Windows

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Are you wanting to make an impact on your energy bills?       If eyes are the windows to the soul, then surely windows are the eyes of your house, right? Something like that, anyway. When it comes time to replace those windows, it’s important to make a carefully considered decision before pulling the trigger. Today’s modern windows come in a staggering number of designs, made from a lot of different materials, all with different ratings to help you better understand their performance. Choosing the Best Windows for the Job The good news is that there’s no one window that’s perfect for your home, so you’ll have plenty of options. There will probably be many different types and styles to choose from, with features that will help you improve your energy efficiency and keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Start by choosing the window style and cladding materials you want. Once you’ve settled on that, you’ll find yourself toe to toe with th...

Buying a New Construction Home Shouldn’t Be Scary…and Here’s Why

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Just driving around the valley I am sure you have noticed all the new homes being constructed-- just waiting for you and your family to call home. There are a few things you need to know about buying a new built. Some good and some bad-- but if you know what you are getting into and you have dome all your research, brought a REALTOR to view the homes before you pick the one you would like to buy and you’ve weighed all the options and decided a new construction home is right for you. Now you want to find the perfect builder for your dream home.  Congratulations! It’s a great undertaking – and a great reward – to walk into you own brand new house and make it home. The process to get from meeting builders to that moment can be stressful which is why we recommend working with a real estate agent. The good news is that you don’t have to deal with negotiating with a seller like you might with a previously owned home. The Most Important Step you can take is having your REALTOR go ...

Buying a New Construction Home Shouldn’t Be Scary…and Here’s Why

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You have weighed all the options and decided a new construction home is right for you.  Congratulations!  Now you want to find the perfect builder for your dream home.  It’s a great undertaking – and a great reward – to walk into you own brand new house and make it home. The process to get from meeting builders to that moment can be stressful which is why we recommend working with a real estate agent. The good news is that you don’t have to deal with negotiating with a seller like you might with a previously owned home. At BeeryRealty we think buying a new construction home  shouldn't  be scary, it should be fun!  We can show you how!    R esearch Builders . You’ve decided to build a home from the  ground up, it’s essential to learn about the builders before  selecting one. Working with a real estate agent who is familiar with  new construction, you can identify reliable builders in the area and  select one that b...

Home builders, concerns and projections

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The National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index dropped two points to 55 from September’s revised reading of 57. Builder concerns over labor costs and availability and economic uncertainty related to the federal government shutdown were noted as factors contributing to the lower reading for October.  Key Points Noted In October ‘ s HMI included : Builder confidence remains above 50, which indicates that more builders have a positive outlook on housing market conditions than those with negative sentiment. The October HMI cites pent-up buyer demand in markets throughout the US as a positive influence on October’s reading. A spike in mortgage rates lowered builder confidence, but the Federal Reserve’s decision not to change its quantitative easing program eased fears about rapidly rising mortgage rates. The federal government shutdown, along with builder and consumer concerns about the national ...

New Home Sales fell in August for the 4th month

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According to AZCentral article published today-- http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/2011/09/26/20110926new-homes-sales-fell.html .  New homes sales are falling for the 4th month in a row.  This could be good for the buyer!  Picking up a new build for just about as much as a re-sale home!  As new homes are falling right now, I'm driving around the South East Valley one would ask, "Do the builders know something we don't?" Well, I woud say yes, they know that right now there is only about 2-3 months worth of a supply of re-sale homes in inventory.  Compare that to the same time last year we had a whopping 9-12 months supply.  Builders are getting permits again from the county, trying to be ready when the resale market turns.  That is something you don't hear much of- but the facts are- if you are thinking of purchasing a foreclosed home, then understand you are not alone.  there are many people trying to get in o...