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An Exceptional Experience
She worked late into the night with us to make sure we didn't miss out on what we really wanted.
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Experience and Dedication
She was organized, efficient and thorough in helping me find my dream house in my price range.
Kerry Griggers
Her Top Priority
In every instance, Sally has done exactly what she has promised and taken pains to keep us totally informed every step of the way.
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The house we found is even more perfect for us than we realized when we decided to purchase.
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Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old
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 is a "smart home"?
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A "smart home" is equipped with structured home wiring packages that control the home's systems via networked technologies. |
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