Trade in your old house for a new one

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) discusses a new angle home builders are trying to entice us to buy a new home. According to the BBB article, builders are offering deals that allow you to trade in our existing home for a new one.

The article details the need for interested home owners to:

• Deal with a reputable builder
• Make sure you understand the market
• Examine the financing
• Have someone review the contracts

This is a good article to read and it even comes with a short video.

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Real estate brokers can't be trusted

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How credit scores are determined is about to change

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Cost for construction climbing for Florida builders

Don Magruder, Vice President and General Manager of Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply Inc, reports in the July Whole House Commodity Index that building costs continue to climb in Florida.

This is bad news to home builders who are cautioned by Mr. Magruder to be careful when calculating their cost to build.

The cost index includes block, concrete, framing, trusses, drywall, windows, doors, garage doors, siding, insulation, and most of the accessories.

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Buyer's demand for new homes remain low during peak season

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Is now the time to buy a new Orlando home?

Orlando home builders are offering huge savings and special incentives to potential home buyers. If you are looking to buy a home in Orlando, now may be the perfect time to consider purchasing a new home in Orlando.

We can provide you with a free list of new homes for sale in the Orlando area market. Give us a call.

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Orlando builder Taylor Morrison offering low fixed rate on new homes


- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Orlando builder Taylor Morrison offering low fixed rate on new homes

I received an email from Taylor Morrison that offers a low FIXED rate to qualified persons who purchase one of their homes. The email also contained locations and starting prices which are included in this blog.

We can provide you with more information on the available rate and terms and/or provide detailed information about a specific community or home

Carriage Pointe - Winter Garden - From the $290s
Clayton Crossing Townhomes - Oviedo - From the $200s
Covington Chase - Winter Garden - From the $260s
Crestwood Heights Townhomes - Ocoee - From the $230s
Enclave at Lake Jean - Orlando - From the $270s

Grandview Isle Townhomes - Orlando - From the $200s
Harbor Winds Townhomes - Winter Springs - From the $180s
Isles of Oviedo Townhomes - Oviedo - From the $210s
Lake Mary Landings Townhomes - Lake Mary - From the $200s
Nona Preserve Townhomes - Orlando - From the $190s

Oviedo Park Townhomes - Oviedo - From the $210s
Saddlebrook - DeLand - From the $240s
Terracina at Lake Forest Townhomes - Sanford - Coming Soon
Tuscany Place Townhomes - Orlando - From the $220s
Village of Wesmere Townhomes - Ocoee - From the $220s


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- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255