NEW BUILDER HOMES

Before you begin your search for a new builder home please refer back to our "Buying Property" page and go to sub topic "Builder Homes."  It explains very clearly why you need an agent to represent you.  Furthermore, in the Sunday, August 10, 2008 edition of the Houston Chronicle Newspaper, in the Real Estate section and under the "Ask George and Chuck" column, the question was asked, "My husband and I are buying a home and are days away from closing when we noticed what looked like a road being constructed between the main road and our street.  We later found out it is new railroad tracks that will be going in.  If I had been told this from the start I would have never looked at this house let alone buy it... can I get my money back that we put down?  I feel there was improper disclosing of this information."  Answer:  the effect of a railroad track can be devastating.  There was a recent case on this in New Braunfels, Texas and the Plaintiff was successful in prevailing... "the broker admitted he knew the track was imminent."  Many times there are green belt areas behind homes in builder subdivisions.  The sales representative says that they are "not sure" what if anything is going there.  You need an experienced and trustworthy broker to represent you. 

REBATE PROGRAM FOR NEW BUILDER HOMES OFFERED BY TIGER REAL ESTATE

In order to qualify for the rebate program you must register with Tiger Real Estate.  You contact us by email or by phone so that we can send you the Rebate Agreement.  Once this is done I will contact any new home builder you are interested in and pre-register you with Tiger Real Estate, so that you will be guaranteed cash back at closing and funding.  When you have narrowed down your selection then I will personally become involved in your final decision and negotiations with the builder. I need to be present with you at the signing of the contract in order to ensure that your  representation is confirmed with the builder.

THE AMOUNT OF CASH REBATE FOR NEW BUILDER  

         (Must be a Registered Client of Tiger Real Estate)

            $100,000-$150,000  =  $500.00 cash back
            $151,000-$200,000  =  $1000.00 of the Base Sales Price in cash back
            $201,000-$500,000  =  $2000.00 of the Base Sales Price in cash back
            $501,000-1,000,000 =  $5000.00 of the Base Sales Price in cash back

            Example 1: House sells for $100,000 =  $500.00 in your pocket at closing
            Example 2: House sells for $160,000 =  $1000.00 in your pocket at closing
            Example 3: House sells for $550,000 =  $5000.00 in your pocket at closing

     View all the below sites as each of these websites are updated at various times.   Viewing all of them will give you a complete picture of what new homes are available now.  You may find one easier to navigate as opposed to the other two.  

New Homes #1
New Homes #2
New Homes #3
JD Power Ratings

  Remember, once you have found the home, you must contact me so that I can make sure you get your house warming gift in advance (Rebate Program).

EXISTING HOMES

Many times existing homes are better buys than new builder homes.  For the following reasons:

• The stability of the neighborhood has already been established.
• They may have all the modern upgrades and even more than new homes.
• They have $10,000-$100,000 + in landscaping that a new builder will not have.
• Depending on the price of the new home many older homes are better constructed.
• They offer more square footage for the dollar.
• Home Warranty programs are excellent for homes older than 10 years or no longer covered by the builder.

THE AMOUNT OF CASH REBATE FOR EXISTING HOMES

            (Must be a Registered Client of Tiger Real Estate)

            $100,000-$150,000  =  $500.00 cash back
            $151,000-$200,000  =  $1000.00 of the Base Sales Price in cash back
            $201,000-$500,000  =  $2000.00 of the Base Sales Price in cash back
            $501,000-1,000,000 =  $5000.00 of the Base Sales Price in cash back