| A common misconception among homebuyers is | | | | pristine, sparkling, and brand new. You will be able |
| the idea that the best home values in today's | | | | to customize your new green home, selecting |
| market are foreclosures. While there are some | | | | items like cabinetry, countertops, and flooring. |
| good deals on homes in foreclosure, for most | | | | Rather than making due with someone else's |
| buyers, building a new green home is actually the | | | | choices, you have the advantage of living in a |
| better value. | | | | home and a neighborhood that truly reflects your |
| | | | | taste, lifestyle and personality. |
| 1. Most buyers don't realize there are a variety of | | | | 5. Maintenance issues are not immediately visible, |
| risks associated with buying a foreclosure. Perhaps | | | | for example, having the water turned off for a |
| the biggest concern for any potential buyer should | | | | long period of time can result in problems with |
| be the fact that properties in foreclosure are sold | | | | seals and plumbing fixtures throughout the home. |
| "as is." Houses in poor condition might fetch | | | | 6. Having the power turned off for a long period |
| bargain prices, but repairs can boost the cost | | | | of time can result a big trouble -- black mold, |
| again. | | | | which is invisible. Black Mold can result in serious |
| Many owners of homes that go into foreclosure | | | | health risk. It has been closely linked to the death |
| have been struggling financially for almost a year | | | | of babies from respiratory bleeding, and as a |
| before they give up, which usually means that the | | | | contributing factor to illnesses such as asthma and |
| house has not received needed repairs or general | | | | bronchitis. According to the CDC(Center of |
| maintenance for a while. Also, many foreclosure | | | | Disease Control), this mold is responsible for over |
| houses were used as rental properties. Usually, in | | | | "100 cases of lung disorders". What is most |
| that case, tenants do not take a good care of | | | | important is that even after clean up and |
| the house and are rotating every year. Repairs | | | | disinfection, black mold will still remain in the house. |
| may include everything from missing light bulbs to | | | | For more information on a black mold, follow the |
| roof leaks. Tree limbs in front yards, broken or | | | | link: |
| missing appliances and windows, electrical or | | | | At the Florida Green Homes, our building |
| plumbing repairs, stained or worn- out carpets, | | | | techniques are included Insulated Concrete Forms |
| dirty floors and walls or even vandalism by angry | | | | and Icynene and are free of mold appearance |
| homeowners are found in even very-affluent area | | | | due to the construction materials we use and |
| foreclosures. | | | | super insulated walls and a roof. |
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| 1. When you build a new green home you are | | | | |
| protected by a warranty vs. foreclosure where | | | | The reality is it's a great time to be a homebuyer. |
| you have to pay for all repairs from your own | | | | Prices are down, interest rates are extremely |
| packet. | | | | attractive, and the selection of available homes |
| 2. Another benefit of building a new green home | | | | couldn't be better. If you're a risk taker, a |
| is the special incentive programs that we offer, | | | | foreclosure or even a short sale could be right for |
| that save you thousand of dollars and make it | | | | you. For the rest of us, building a new green |
| easier to qualify for your home purchase. | | | | home from a trusted builder in today's market |
| 3. You are dealing directly with the builder Florida | | | | promises the best of both worlds-outstanding |
| Green Homes, LLC, which ensures a prompt reply. | | | | value and peace of mind. Florida Green Homes |
| 4. You are the first owner and everything is | | | | offer fl home for sale. |