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A Recent Letter on Short-Sales vs. New Homes
How many of you have written contracts on short sales or foreclosures that haven fallen through?
How many of you have been in a situation where you get upset and disappointed after you lose the home of their dreams because the banks will not cooperate?
Sure that distressed property is a fantastic deal if you consider the $150,000 in cash outlays after you move in. Maybe a few title issues that could result in legal headaches, or perhaps the past owners were kind enough to flood the basement which has caused mold to grow as a result.
Enjoy the bank headaches, title issues, and cash outlays that come with this fantastic deal!
Many of you are focusing tirelessly for the home of your dreams sifting through short sales and foreclosures, driving around spending exorbitant amounts in gas, to only lose the deal at the end of the process. It’s just not a good use of your time.
We are here to solve all those problems. At Haverford Homes, we have houses ready for immediate delivery to make your lives much easier.
We have the ability to review contracts in 24 hours. While many builders are stripping their homes to curtail cost, we use only the best materials which will provide you with the highest value. Our standards are often options with our competition.
Do not risk perhaps your biggest investment on a home that comes with unavoidable headaches. Make your next outing to a Haverford Inventory Home, where you will love the experience, customer service, and certainly no unforeseen challenges that you’ve experienced when searching for that short sale or foreclosure.
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot….
Ole Ole Ole Ole
Ole Ole Ole Ole
FIESTA!
Me mind on fire, me soul on fire
Feelin’ hot hot hot
Sounds like the 1987 release of Buster Poindexter’s version of Hot Hot Hot….and describes todays delightful weather forecast of course.
Do you want to know what else was hot? Yesterday’s Brokers Open starring Kathleen Rollins of Village Settlement, Inc and Laurent Berman of Eagle Bank.
Cars lined the street, brokers and agent talked shop, and an enormous spread of food was served. If you missed this one, pick yourself up and wipe the tears away, because we can promise there will be others. Stay tuned and thank you to all who made this event such a great success!
Another Video Update!
Ah springtime… when a young person’s mind is filled with thoughts of new homes all day long. Haverford Homes knows how you feel, so we are going to give you what you want: a one minute update of entrance monuments, landscaping, and new home construction at Piscataway Landing.
What’s the news at Haverford Homes?
We recently put out our Value Added Standards Presentation which we are very proud of. This is a great tool for those of you in the new housing market. Many of the products we use standard at Haverford Homes, are hidden behind the walls to protect you and your families largest investment. Let it be known that these items can be stripped completely in order to curtail cost. We strongly advise that you take this with you when your shopping for your next home. Even if you don’t buy with us, you’ll be happy you have it in hand.
In other news, our Facebook Page is growing rapidly with new fans every day. We wanted to thank everyone for their support, likes, and comments.
Builders sacrificing quality for profits…? Not Us!
Protect yourself, your family and your investment. Many builders are sacrficing quality for profits in todays market. Before you make one of the biggest investments, ask your builder if they provide the following features showcased in the video below.
Jack Lightner, Production Manager of Haverford Homes, reviews our state of the art custom built sump pump system. We also review our Advantech Flooring, and Taex Pest Control Systems which we include standard in everyone of our homes….
Haverford Homes at Piscataway Landing Update 2.18.11
Have you seen Piscataway Landing lately? Our Land Development Director Stephen Gunn gives us a quick update on sales, landscaping, and the overall progress of the Community (see short video below). We now have all underground utilities complete, and have gone “green” with our new infiltration trenches which control water runoff. The Spring Market has officially arrived! Over the last week we’ve had multiple sales across the County. Our lenders are advising us that the rates are slowly rising as the economy regains confidence. Many experts say that the buying opportunities are now. In fact, some would say to make a move now, before the sellers cut back on the sugar that make the deals so sweet.
New Kitchens….new feel
It’s a busy city at Piscataway Landing. We are grading, sodding, installing, and digging. Even in this deep freeze our crews are working hard to put the finishing touches on these homes. Today our painters were applying some designer colors to lot 46B (seen below), and our HVAC contractor was installing thermostats. If you think this sounds exciting, just wait until we post some pictures of the competed product. Our inbox in filled with inquries right now:)
We also stopped in at lot 15C (8405 Poplar Hill Drive, Clinton MD), to check the progress on our new kitchen/sunroom design. We’ve posted before and after pictures to show the pass through into the 12×15 sunroom. We think this allows for a much more open feel. Let us know what you think. It was a good day with lots of progress.
Realty Times – Are Foreclosures A Real Deal?
Realty Times – Are Foreclosures A Real Deal?.
Other issues must be taken into consideration, as well. The process of buying a foreclosure can take weeks longer than traditional negotiations. This is simply the nature of the beast. A foreclosure is a legal process. A foreclosure also mean you must buy title insurance. According to CBS money watch, “A title search will pick up errors before you sign the check and protect you if something was overlooked. In the unlikely event that a former owner returns to challenge the foreclosure, the insurance company will defend you.”
Foreclosed houses also warrant very close home inspections. There have been horror stories of new owners finding cement poured down drains by the disgruntled evicted. Be sure to see the house for yourself before you sign on the dotted line. And have a licensed professional carefully examine the home.
Even if the property hasn’t been purposefully vandalized, many foreclosures need extensive repairs. A home may simply have been neglected and older homes require updates and normal upkeep. Budget carefully as you assess how much work the property will require.
2010 Medium Builder of The Year!
Haverford Homes was recognized for 2 awards this week by the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA). #1 2010 Medium Builder of the Year #2 2010 Environmental Award for our sustainable hiking and biking trail at Equestrian Estates. Here are two of our customers talking about their Haverford Homes Experience. If you’re interested in sharing your Haverford Homes experience please contact jeff@haverfordhomes.com
