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Why Purchasing New Construction Can Be a Smart Move for First-Time Homebuyers

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. Unless you want to be waiting a long time to buy your first home, you should consider new-construction homes.

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7 Smart Ways To Lower the Cost of Buying a New-Construction Home

Realtor.com

Compare that with a preexisting home’s median price of $396,300 , and it’s clear that buying brand-new might set you back tens of thousands of dollars extra. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics.

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Benefits of Investing in New Construction Real Estate

Norada Real Estate

When it comes to investing in residential real estate, there are only two basic types of property you can invest in – new construction and resale. New construction properties are those that are purchased directly from the builder or developer who constructed the property. In short, they are considered brand new.

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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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The No. 1 Way Agents Can Maximize Client Happiness in a Seller’s Market

RIS Media

While not every home needs a major renovation prior to listing, agents who want to build a pipeline that will withstand market ebbs and flows are leveraging the same strategy: helping sellers maximize profit with pre-sale renovations. Sellers Need to Stay Ahead of New Construction. The post The No.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

They’ll want to know you have what it takes to close the type of deal they are looking for, and that you can help them reach their financial goals. With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales.

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Buying a Fixer-Upper

Windemere Buying

However, the process of buying a fixer-upper comes with additional responsibilities compared to properties in better condition or new construction homes. Understand that in addition to the down payment and closing fees , the costs involved in a fixer-upper purchase have the potential to go over-budget easily.