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Wonderful From The Beginning
Our experience with Sally was wonderful from the very beginning. Sally was always very fast in getting us an appointment to see a house we were interested in. Once we were at the site she would not get caught up in the charm like we would. She would diplomatically point out any problems the home may cause us in the future. I am not sure how she did it, but she would point out these important features (giving us lots to think about) without crushing our enthusiasm. Once we narrowed in on what we wanted, Sally was very knowledgeable on the negotiation process. She has a great team of contacts for the inspection, mortgage, and Title Company. Not to mention her assistant who is friendly, knowledgeable, and always follows through. Overall, I was confident our paperwork was in good hands. Our experience was very positive for us from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Sally to anyone who seeks a top notch realtor.
Melisa & Dave Bennett
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New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.
Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.
New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.
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What bizarre post-midnight pageant celebrated the great transformation in Manhattan architecture during the 1920s?
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Beaux-Arts Architects' Ball (January 23, 1931) at the Hotel Astor commemorated the end of the first skyscraper age. |
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