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Handling the Emotional Side of a Home Purchase
2008-07-01 13:47:12
Excerpted from How to Buy Your First Home, 2nd Edition, by Diana Brodman Summers House hunting and buying is one of those times in your life when you need to be practical, logical, and unemotional. However, as luck would have it, this is the time when emotions often run high. Emotions can sabotage a first-time home buyer [...]...
 
New Home Builder Earns National Recognition
2008-06-27 12:10:32
Over the years, Dan Ryan Builders has completed hundreds of brand new homes in more than 40 communities and, in the process, earned a respected name in the industry. In 2004, the company was named one of the Top 100 Builders in the country by Builder magazine. As we grow and expand our services, we [...]...
 
How to search for the perfect new home
2008-06-20 10:51:56
By Diana Brodman Summers  Before you begin that search for the perfect new home, you need to decide just exactly what you are looking for. Yes, it sounds simple, but most people do not take the time to figure out in detail what features the new home must have, what features it would be nice to [...]...
 
Astante Villas Features Paired, Side-By-Side Homes
2008-06-19 21:39:33
By Story By Jane Mahoney For the Journal DR Horton, which bills itself as “America’s Builder,” is determined to provide innovative residential design for master-planned communities. The builder’s new Astante Villas community at Rio Rancho’s Cabezon Communities lets home buyers choose to live in ways different from the suburban norm of one house, one family, one yard. Instead, [...]...
 
How to Choose the Right Neighborhood / Location During Your New Home Search
2008-06-13 15:26:52
By Diana Brodman Summers, Attorney at Law How to select a Location What it boils down to—what is important to you and your lifestyle? Remember you want to purchase a home that will increase in resale value. For that alone, you should avoid high crime areas, areas where there are many abandoned buildings, and areas where the [...]...
 
The Ellington –Jack London Square’s Celebrated Condominium Tower Now Open
2008-06-11 15:18:08
Jack London Square, one of the Bay Area’s most beloved destinations, and home to Jack London’s original cabin and Gertrude Stein’s own personal muse, will welcome yet another beautiful creation – The Ellington.  Inspired by the finer things in life, this residential high-rise community will feature 134 new condominium homes and is situated at 2nd [...]...
 
Echelon Grand Opening to Celebrate Upscale Living In Palo Alto
2008-06-04 19:59:04
Location Gives Residents Easy Access to Peninsula’s Best at an Attainable Price! PALO ALTO, CA – Echelon by SummerHill Homes, Palo Alto’s newest collection of upscale condominiums, debuts three model homes on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Located on East Meadow Drive, Echelon combines appealing contemporary design with very attractive pricing in [...]...
 
Homes are biggest bargain since 2004
2008-05-21 01:07:48
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — With prices crashing around the nation, home price affordability has improved dramatically in many U.S. cities. As a result, 53.8% of all new and existing homes sold nationwide during the first three months of 2008 were affordable to families earning the median household income of $61,500, according to the latest Housing [...]...
 
SummerHill Homes’ New Rosewood Community - Celebrates Grand Opening This Weekend
2008-05-16 19:11:19
  FREMONT, CA. – A quiet neighborhood and city conveniences are just a few of the appealing amenities at Rosewood, a new community of three distinctive new home collections by SummerHill Homes. Located in Fremont, Rosewood celebrates the Grand Opening of three beautiful models this weekend.  This enclave of 106 stylish homes is nestled in the center [...]...
 
Model Home Grand Opening May 31st
2008-05-15 15:14:45
The future of home design has arrived in Moorpark, California Esquisitely crafted new homes in Moorpark priced from the $800s., Choose from four stunning and spacious 1- and 2-story floor plans ranging from 3,092 to 4,609 sq. ft.. Create a distinctly original home with 4–6 bedrooms, 3.5–6.5 baths with 2- and 3-car garages., Personalize your brand new home [...]...
 
New Condos in San Jose Starting in the Mid $300s
2008-05-02 09:50:59
Villa Fontanas by Hudson Jones combines elegant Italian architecture with modern finishes and amenities to create new homes that complement your active lifestyle.  Villas Fontanas offers new 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom homes with spacious floor plans, 9 and 10 foot ceilings, designer finishes, large balconies, and dramatic views create the perfect place to call [...]...
 
New Home Community Growth in Lancaster
2008-05-01 09:17:42
Lancaster, California, USA, is the eighth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 9th fastest growing city in the United States. Lancaster is located approximately 70 miles (112.5km) north (by road travel) of the city of Los Angeles in Southern California’s Antelope Valley. It is separated from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel [...]...
 
Mortgage Rates Stage an Improvement
2008-04-16 18:21:03
April 11, 2008 — Rates for popular mortgage choices posted a reasonable improvement this week, with The HSH Market Trends (HSH’s) overall 30-year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Indicator (FRMI) slipping back by eleven basis points to end the survey week at 6.47%. The overall average for 5/1 Hybrid ARMs slid by nine basis points (.09%), finishing the [...]...
 
New Homes Coming Soon in San Lorenzo
2008-03-24 14:22:43
First Release Alert - Saturday, March 29th will be the first sales release for Village Walk by Olson Homes, In each of these spacious 2-story townhomes you have a classic craftsman bungalow-style design offering 3-4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Amenities include an attached 2 car garage and an innovative, money saving and environmentally friendly PowerLight solar [...]...
 
New Homes Available in Corona, California
2008-03-05 00:01:10
Introducing Fieldstone’s newest community in Corona. Monarch Ridge is a community of endless discovery and adventure where kids and parents can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Located in the heart of Corona, homeowners will enjoy plenty of amenities for the entire family with multiple pools, a community recreation center, picnic area, BBQ’s and [...]...
 
What’s Not to Love About Your New Condo!
2008-02-24 11:07:54
  So you are in your new condo! What do you do now?  … Enjoy…  and if you understand a just a few simple things about what you bought, it make things even better.   A Different Type of Ownership: You probably own what is commonly described as a “unit” which is often further defined as airspace within [...]...
 
Orange County builder recognized as industry leader in sustainability & eco-friendly design
2008-02-20 18:20:28
  Olson Homes, a pioneer in sustainable building practices and a leader in California’s move towards urban living, recently announced it has earned a Silver rating from the United States Green Building Council’s LEEDÃ’ program for its commitment to sustainable home building practices.  Olson’s Depot Walk is a transit-oriented development and Orange County’s first all-solar multi-family community. [...]...
 
New Homes in San Ramon - Just Released
2008-02-13 16:48:12
Fioli new home community by Centex Homes is located in the heart of San Ramon, offering home buyers several spacious floorplans to choose from, thoughtfully crafted for comfort and livability, where gourmet kitchens inspire years of fine dining and elegant master suites upstairs invite long, leisurely relaxing mornings. Fioli new homes offers gracious three, four [...]...
 
Best and Worst Places to Buy a House or Investment Property in 2008
2008-01-25 16:06:41
by Danielle Babb Thursday, January 24, 2008 Whether you’re looking for an investment property or a place to live, here’s a look at the cities you should seek out and avoid in 2008. The housing crunch and the excessive inventory — exceeding 10 months on resale homes — continues to take its toll on housing prices. But over [...]...
 
D.R. Horton’s Grand Opening - Elan at Dublin
2008-01-24 14:29:03
New Homes Dublin, Calif. – In celebration of the grand opening of Elan’s main building, D.R. Horton is starting the New Year with special incentives. Located at the Dublin BART station and across from the Hacienda Crossings shopping center, homebuyers can own a new home from $345,000 with 4.99 percent 30-year fixed rate fully amortized [...]...
 
Pomona New Homes - Just Released
2007-12-28 17:54:20
Montecito Villas is just the place for families to grow and relax in the heart of Pomona. With traditional front and back yards, there’s plenty of room to host celebrations and enjoy weekend gatherings.  Parents will appreciate the private setting, kids will love the neighborhood tot lot and everyone will benefit from easy freeway access and proximity [...]...
 
Housing Market Stablizing?
2007-12-11 10:48:23
By Alan Zibel, AP Business Writer   The revised monthly forecast from the National Association of Realtors, which followed nine straight months of downward revisions, calls for U.S. existing home sales to fall 12.5 percent this year to 5.67 million — the lowest level since 2002. Last month, the association predicted 5.66 million existing homes would be [...]...
 
Top US cities to Buy Homes
2007-12-10 12:12:58
Although the real estate market seems to be in a downward trend and foreclosures are at an all time high, we also have a climbing unemployment rate, mostly due to companies moving out of the country to save on their operating expenses. There still are some US cities that are hot spots, today, to purchase [...]...
 
Milpitas New Homes
2007-12-04 16:03:59
  Luna at Terra Serena homes in Milpitas offers home buyers lots of light, space and modern amenities that are in full supply in these luxurious one, two and three bedroom floor plans. This new home community by KB Homes includes; a clubhouse, pool, spa, fitness center, tot lot, BBQ area, and car-wash area. These unique [...]...
 
The “Urbanomics” of Transit Center living makes sense for many Bay Area homebuyers.
2007-11-20 16:48:47
With Oil approaching $100 per barrel, gasoline prices near $4 per gallon, and with Bay Area commutes among the longest in the nation…is it any wonder that new homebuyers are seeking shelter in the latest new housing trend…living in a transit friendly community? D.R. Horton, America’s Builder, is leading the way in responding to new [...]...
 
Finding New Homes and Condos
2007-11-13 12:35:42
While finding new homes and condos may be quite an exciting event in a family’s (or a budding new singleton’s) life, it can also be a lot stressful and labor intensive, if you do not where to start or to find new home builders in your area.  The easy part is selecting what type of house [...]...
 
New Homes in Martinez - Just Released
2007-10-22 19:45:37
Just Released New Homes in Martinez is set well off the beaten path, the charming waterfront enclave of Martinez offers the rare chance to discover new homes in a prosperous small-town environment with deep roots in California’s history. O’Brien Homes’ new Belmont Terrace neighborhood builds on this rich heritage, bringing today’s distinctive architecture and livability [...]...
 
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a New Home?
2007-10-19 13:40:56
By John W. Schoen The ongoing slide in U.S. housing prices has scared some first-time buyers out of the market and kept them on the sidelines. While there’s always the risk that prices will fall further, young couples and growing families still need a place to live. And, if they do their homework, stick to a [...]...
 
New Homes in Adelanto
2007-10-12 19:36:02
Sonrisa new home community in Adelanto is located near Victorville, in Southern California’s Victory Valley.  At Sonrisa this is what family living is all about, with a selection of single-level and two-story floorplans sized to meet the needs of many different buyers and generous-sized homesites offering plenty of backyard space for family fun and entertaining. [...]...
 
Featured New Home Builder
2007-10-11 22:55:43
  For more than 15 years, Holliday Development has taken on some of the most complex real estate projects in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and developed a portfolio of award-winning properties. Based in Emeryville, California, Holliday Developments specialize in creating livable, workable, and flexible living space that meets the needs of a diverse and constantly [...]...
 
What is a Fico Score and Why Shoud I Review Before Buying a New Home?
2007-10-10 00:49:12
Most lenders rely on a credit score – called a “FICO score” – to determine a new homebuyer’s credit worthiness when applying for a pre-approval or mortgage. Your FICO score or credit score may determine your ability to be pre-approved or determine the interest rate and loan program you are likely to be offered from [...]...
 
Affordable Brand New Condos in Downtown San Francisco, From the $300,000s
2007-10-03 20:47:56
Symphony Towers: Celebrate Living in the City. Incredible City living in the heart of downtown at compelling pricing, from the $300,000s at Symphony Towers you’ll get new construction, amazing views and a price that will leave you with money for…whatever! New studio, one-and two-bedroom floor plans are now available. Symphony Towers is a refined urban [...]...
 
San Antonio New Homes Just Released
2007-10-01 19:50:48
  The Summit of Lost Creek is the newest San Antonio new home community offered by Centex Homes. Centex Homes is one of the nation’s leading home building companies and consistently ranks among the largest multi-market, single-family home builders in the United States. The Summit of Lost Creek is located off I-10 and Ralph Fair Road, about [...]...
 
New Town Homes Just Released
2007-09-24 18:48:09
Parkside Villas Town Homes nestled in the heart of Sunnyvale, California is an up and coming unique neighborhood developed by Barry Swenson Communities. Surrounded by Lush Landscaping and peaceful parks, Parkside Villas is the perfect new community you’ll want to call home. Parkside Villas Town Homes can be described as unique and upscale with distinct touches [...]...
 
Dream Home In Your In Box
2007-09-22 01:49:56
First Release Homes helped us find our dream home. Having purchased more traditional homes in both San Diego and Phoenix, we were looking for something very urban, a little industrial, and in the heart of San Francisco. We wanted the experience to be easy and did not have a lot of time to drive around looking. A [...]...
 
Final Sales Release
2007-09-19 17:47:22
Puerta del Sol is a new home community near downtown Los Angeles, ideally located adjacent to the Avenue 26 Metro Gold Line Station for a quick, two-stop trip to Union Station in the heart of the City. Only 14 new homes remain out of 135. Location, location, location.  Enjoy easy access to major employment centers, some of [...]...
 
Understanding Today’s Mortgage Market
2007-09-18 19:05:36
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve seen a lot of alarming news about the state of the mortgage industry. Headlines about the “sub-prime meltdown” and “liquidity crisis” have been hard to miss, and you may be asking yourself, what exactly does this mean to me? The mortgage industry is undergoing a shakeout, and the turbulence we’re [...]...
 
Just Released New Condo Development
2007-09-15 00:59:11
The Visionaire is more than an oasis in the city. It is an all-encompassing lifestyle that embraces the essence of home and “green living.” At the Visionaire, cleaner air, filtered water, energy efficiency and natural resource conversation are as essential as innovative design, abundant light, and captivating views. Taking its cure from the natural beauty of [...]...
 
Featured Builder and New Homes
2007-09-12 19:06:42
  SummerHill Homes is a specialty builder of distinctive communities in superior settings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. The firm is nationally recognized for expertise in customizing development plans for each new community to maximize the unique characteristics of prime sites. SummerHill’s homes are distinguished by their rich character, dramatic architectural styling, and exceptional attention [...]...
 
Coming Soon New Home Community
2007-09-10 19:19:30
  Mosaic will forever change the Tempe skyline and the public’s expectations for urban development. At the Mosaic, urban living is more than a way of being really close to everything. Rising 23 stories into the clear blue Arizona sky. Mosaic brings a fresh, intellectual approach to urban living in the Valley of the Sun. Mosaic [...]...
 
 
 
 
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