New Home Building Plans

We are planning to build a new home around the Tampa, FL area sometime next spring. (Right now we are living in Pittsburgh, PA.)
We want to buy something less than $500k with a pool, 4-6 bedrooms, 3500+ square feet, and a fair plot of land.
Can you get a decent home around $400k?
(I have heard that Tampa is quite expensive for new homes.)
I have checked into some homebuilders in FL and requested some info, but photos only do so much.
If anyone has any experience with any builders down there it would be appreciated.
That way we fly down to get more info we won't waste any unnecessary time.
Thanks!
(Sorry this is posted under this section but this is the closest listing I could to Tampa for ANYTHING!)

My fiance is a Stucco Plasterer and does GC (general construction contracting) in Pinellas (lives there) and Hillsborough County (I live in Tampa) and I say the "outside" of city limits ofTampa areas are nicer than say most of Tampa (excluding a few bits like South Tampa, Carrollwood, Westchase/Town-n-Country, Harbour Island, and maybe New Tampa and few other spots) but Brandon, Lutz, Oldsmar, and such are very pretty and car insurance is usually cheaper due to low crime.

Right at this very moment in Tampa You can find a decent, new home here at the price you are looking OR EVEN Less when you take in all the FREE buyer incentive deals that sellers are being forced to throw in right now and the Tamp Tribune recently did an in depth news article on it (still shop around for a good deal, and I could recommend a few builders but it's better to read this article and educate yourself on how you can shave off the price for things you may not wish to pay for yourself that add to home equity)(http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGBD FL31WPE.html


hope it helps!

2006-07-25 17:01:58 by

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From start to finish, what are the steps to building a home? How long does it take?
I was thinking like decide on floor plan, buy land, get with builder and discuss home building plans and all amenities, land apraisers, well and septic, financing home, possibly selling old home, etc...not nessisarilly in that order.

I'm just wondering if I'm looking into like 3 years, or 6 months?

Thanks!
Thanks Martin jacob, but I don't need work from home or buisness solutions.
Kapn, Thanks I know! lol We are currently saving up, and hoping when it comes time to sell our home, we have enough for at least 20% down. We are currently paying off debt to be more financially stable. =)

Step 1: consult a builder and begin the design/budget process.
Step 2: Acquire all necessary permits/licenses from your county (Often the Hardest Part), get approval for utilities connection.
Step 3: Begin Construction
a. start with excavating and pouring foundation (This can be completed in 3 days with proper man power and Equipment).
b.connect to utilities (depending on how cooperative the county is this can take several days or weeks)
c. raise the walls, install roof/flooring truss's, ect. (1 day with proper man power and equiptment)
d. raise interior walls and truss's, electrical, and plumbing
e. roof, siding or brick
f. drywall, carpeting, painting
g. finish remaining details

Depending on the size of the house, this process can take anywhere from 6 months to excess of a year.
Good Luck and enjoy the new home!

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My husband and I are planning on building a new home in Greenville, SC, we are having issues signing the contract, Has anyone had any problems with them taking too long to build the house or keeping your deposit? What about their mortgage company, we heard of people getting stuck using their mortgage company with a higher interest rate because they threatened to keep their deposit?

Any experiences would help, both good and bad, thanks

Ryan homes in my area were built quickly and are energy efficient, but they are a "bulk builder" and they do skimp in ways that may not be apparent. They sure look nice though, "smoke and mirrors". If you are having issues signing the contract, go to a real estate lawyer before you sign anything. Additionally, it is illegal for the builder to insist you use their lender. So, call a mortgage broker and do some shopping around. Do this before you commit funds. Every lender owes you, in writing, what your costs will be. All lenders are not created equal. Some load on fees. You are protected by the Truth in Lending Laws, insist that you receive everything in writing.
The lender does not "keep your deposit". That is a function of the terms of your Purchase Agreement. Make sure you see a lawyer to go over the builder's contract, and make alterations to it to protect you. Any contract drafted by a builder is going to favor the builder. Things can get very expensive if you deviate from the builder's plan. They might charge you $500 just to change the location of a window. So, know what you are signing and what it will ultimately cost you. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have legal representation when building a new home. So, lawyer up and good luck.

2008-09-06 06:15:15 by Cathy G

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They will absolutely not budge from the list price, they have even just put these prices up. Safe to say I walked away as these house are certainly over-priced

Absolutely!

Don't buy without negotiating. If you are in the UK, start at around 20 - 25% off the advertised price.

It is well known that new builds are over-valued by around 20% compared to other similar properties in the same region.

Add to that buying off plan. They will expect you to negotiate a good price. Bear in mind that if prices do plummet as expected, you will not be able to back out of the deal.

Good luck.

2009-09-16 01:37:48 by Natty

My husband and I are planning to build a new home. Our next step is to find a builder in our area. Is there anything that we need to be cautious of when selecting our builder, since this is our first time we are scared of being taken advantage of. Please any advice will help.

Thanks

Ask questions....

Then

Find out if your state requires licensing for contractors. Some states only require builders pay a fee for a permit, others require a test. check with the bbb for complaints. Interview several, ask questions on things you don't understand. Do they carry a GL policy and a workers comp policy... is it in force or have they paid the premium. How long have they been in business? Can they provide references? Do they warranty their work? For how long?

Not all, but its a start...

2007-05-07 12:13:54 by Tina Q