All Posts Tagged With: "builder"
Do We Have To Disclose Past Mold Problems?
Question: A new home has had complete demolition of all walls because of mold. What type of disclosure is suggested? What type of an inspection? What does this do to the property value? I am a prospective buyer of a new home that got very moldy throughout construction. Answer: Mold is a relatively new concern [...]
2Mar2009 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
When Must New Homes Be Completed?
While it would seem to make sense that a home could be completed by a given date, the reality is that new home construction includes elements which are beyond the builder’s control. For instance, weather, the availability of building supplies, labor shortages, and other factors can each delay construction. Thus, it makes sense for builders [...]
30Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
What Does It Mean To “Register” With A New Home Builder?
By “registering” you with each builder when you visit a new home site, the broker is saying that he or she “introduced” you to the property and may have a commission claim if you buy. The same logic applies to open house. Your broker will want to register you with the individual showing the property. [...]
30Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
Negative Media: Is It The Scourge of Real Estate?
The National Association of Home Builders has beganin 2006 to offer a new PR kit for members to help pump up sales. The need for such an effort was obvious. As NAHB explains, the kit “provides a starting point for public relations campaigns to galvanize prospective home buyers who have been discouraged by negative reports [...]
19Aug2008 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
