Florida Homebuilder Centerline Homes | Real Estate Blog

Yes. Arguably, now is the best time to buy a new home. Interest rates haven’t been this low in modern history and new home prices are very attractive. Although, homeownership is a very personal decision, if your particular circumstances are such that you’re thinking of buying, now is the time. Historically, homeownership has been the cornerstone of most people building their personal wealth. Housing has been seen as a good long-term investment. Although home values do fluctuate, when you look at a home long-term, you’ll generally find appreciating prices. As home prices begin to stabilize across the nation, the more normal and traditional real estate value cycles will become more evident. In addition to tax advantages perhaps one of the most important (and often overlooked) benefits of homeownership is quality of life. Your home serves as the back drop for everyday life. A quality new home in a great location provides a better back drop for the rest of your life. Whether it’s less maintenance, or better schools, or a new baby, or even wanting to downsize, the right new home offers you and your family any number of benefits.

If you need a new home, and your situation enables you to do it, now is the best time to buy.

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Buying a new home has many advantages over purchasing a resale. Whether it's added flexibility, efficiency or modern conveniences, there are many reasons that being the first owner of a home makes more sense than ever.

Ease of Home Maintenance
Thanks to vast improvements in the efficiency and durability of building materials, new homes don't require as much upkeep as older homes. Many home buyers discover they'd rather spend valuable weekend time with family and friends, instead of performing home repair. Do-it-yourself maintenance is not for everyone.

Home Customization
For many new home buyers, the thought of making their home truly reflect their tastes and lifestyle is the greatest appeal of all. There is no substitute for living in a home that mirrors your preferences in color, fixtures, floor coverings, appliances and finishing touches. A new home allows the owner to plan the relationship between indoor and outdoor living, the flow of one room to the next and the flexibility of the rooms themselves. Whether you want to create a theme space for your favorite hobby, the gourmet kitchen of your dreams, or the game room your family will enjoy for years, being in the captain's seat of your home's construction is a truly exciting process.

New Home Floor Plan for Today
Buying a resale home typically means you're stuck with the layout of a home that was appropriate for the decade in which it was built, unless you have the funds handy for major renovations.  Today's homes emphasize flexible space and flexible usage, which let the homeowners tailor the living area to their evolving needs. Larger kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment and custom items from wine refrigerators to wood-burning ovens, family rooms with built-in multi-media options, closets equipped with built-in storage systems, modular walls, shared children's rooms with lofts or partitions, and outdoor rooms with indoor accoutrements are all possibilities.  MyHomeIdeas.com offers loads of ways to customize your space.

Going Green
In general, newer homes offer an array of greener options for greater efficiency and comfort. The materials used in today's home are far more effective at reducing energy costs than those found in resale homes. The savings provided in utility bills can quickly offset the price of a new home. Roof-top catchment for rainwater, gray water systems to recycle wash water, solar panels, tankless water heaters and better indoor air filtration systems are just a few options that save money and the environment. Today's new home can be customized to be more cost-effective and environmentally sound than ever before.  Visit the U.S. Green Building Council, BuildingGreen.com, and EarthCraft House for exciting details about the types of green building options available.

New Home Technology
Retrofitting older homes with today's technology can be an exercise in frustration and futility. It is much easier to add modern convenience to a home, such as wiring for surround-sound speakers, additional cable jacks and electrical outlets, ports for electronic equipment, and wireless internet access, while it's being framed. The new home has endless "smart" options, including increased automation and computerized systems, for temperature, lighting, entertainment and security than ever before.

Home Safety
In addition to the use of less energy efficient materials, older homes have often been constructed using hazardous substances such as asbestos and lead-based paint or have wiring and plumbing that does not meet today's codes. A new home is subject to the current building codes that require more stringent safety requirements regarding materials and internal systems.

Home Warranties & Customer Service
new homes will often come with a complete warranty that covers everything on the house, inside and out. While warranties are available for resale homes, they're typically for one year from the purchase date and only cover specific items in the home. A new home can have a much longer warranty that will provide more options when something goes wrong.

Community
A community of new homes allows for the planned development of the lifestyle within it. Whether it is active adults, families with young children or golf and tennis enthusiasts, new home buyers know they'll have something in common with their neighbors when they move in. Being a founding member of your neighborhood provides exciting opportunities for involvement and a chance to experience community growth with those around you.

Whatever your location or price-range, this is an excellent time to look into buying a new home. There's nothing quite like the excitement of choosing your home's details, inside and out, and being the first one to put the key in the lock.

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Turf Wars – Just Say No!

Springtime is in the air. If you can’t tell by the smell of the flowers or the chirping of the birds, the increased advertising schedules of Lowes, Home Deport and now Sears, are a sure indication that winter is over. Plants, lawn movers and garden implements of all kinds are being featured prominently in the advertising.

Centerline Homes understands that, with leisure time being at a premium, not everyone wants the responsibility of lawn care. In fact, all four Centerline townhome communities, from Oviedo to Parkland, feature a maintenance-free lifestyle. Priced from $159,900 to $285,900 every townhome model features Centerline Homes’ legendary value and commitment to quality.  Each community also includes a variety of Green-related features. From zoned irrigation systems with rain sensors, to the use of drought-resistant native species, specifically-located shade trees and low nitrogen fertilizers, you can relax knowing that you’re being environmentally conscious – as you watch the basketball play-offs. 

To find out more about Centerline Homes’ townhome communities visit www.CenterlineHome.com or call (407)278-0356 for Eagle Creek (priced from $159,900) in Orlando’s Lake Nona area, (407) 278-0350 for Builder Close-out savings at The Isles of Oviedo (priced from $199,900), (954)282-6101 for Briella (priced from $179,900) in West Boynton Beach or (954)282-6114 for Parkland Reserve (priced from $259,900) in Parkland

10 Real Estate Tips for Homebuyers

Make a new home wish list: Whether you are researching online, going to open houses or using a real estate agent, keep a list of what you would most like in a new home and prioritize it so you can determine what is most important to you and your family. If using a real estate agent ensure they know your requirements so they only show you relevant homes.

Create a realistic timeline for your move: How long do you have to buy your home?  How long do you want to look at new homes before purchasing? Keep in mind it will take some time to secure your mortgage and close on the home when creating your time line.

Learn about your mortgage financing options: There are many different options when retaining a mortgage. Look carefully at all of your choices and find the one that is best for you.Find a neighborhood before the home: A great home in an undesirable neighborhood is not very good for your quality of life or the home value. Learn as much as you can about the neighborhood and make sure your the area meets your needs. Centerline Homes has many neighborhoods in the most desirable areas throughout Florida

Keep a camera handy and take plenty of pictures: When looking for a new home and looking at several properties it can be hard to remember your likes and dislikes for each property. Having a digital camera when looking at properties will be helpful when you get home to review what you have seen. 

Be prepared to preview new home listings fast: A property gets the most attention when it is first listed. Be prepared to visit these new home listings when they are first listed before they are gone.

Go back and revisit your top choices a second time: Buying a home is one of the biggest purchase decisions you will ever make. After you narrowed it down go back a second time to look at the home(s) you're most interested in. Drive around the neighborhood and make sure that the area offers what you need.

Minimize or eliminate contingencies: When making an offer on a new home try to minimize any contingencies when placing an offer on the property. Home sellers are more likely to take an offer that does not contain a lot of contingencies.

Know when to walk away (or run): Use reason rather than emotion otherwise you may end up paying too much money and may have buyer's remorse. Often times there may be more than one interested buyer in a new home and you start a bidding war on the home.

Choose a local Realtor that is easily accessible: If you decide to use a buyer's agent be sure they are easily accessible and willing to take your calls, emails, and even social media touch points.

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Centerline Homes debuts their fully-furnished model homes this weekend at Vero Lago in Vero Beach. One of which, The San Simeon, features 4 Bedrooms & Loft, 3 ½ Baths and a 3-Car Garage.

This weekend Centerline Homes is celebrating the Grand Opening of the fully-furnished single family home models at Vero Lago, the homebuilder’s premiere Vero Beach residential community, priced from $189,900. Now, prospective homebuyers can see for themselves why these homes represent the best new home value on the Treasure Coast today.

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