New Construction in Pensacola Offers a Variety of Incentives
Adams Homes was featured in the November issue of Pensacola Magazine. See the full issue and more on their website by clicking Here, or read the full article below. Whether you’re looking to downsize, relocate, or purchase your first home, you’ve likely seen that the housing marketing isn’t easy, it’s competitive; tough. Spending months searching for […]
So, You’re Thinking About Buying A New Home
Written By: Mike Laquerre Maybe you’ve been looking at the existing home market and haven’t found what you want, or you’re nervous about buying a house with “pre-existing conditions”. The idea of building a new home has started to feel like the right one for you. It’s possible this is your first home or you’re […]
Renting vs. Home-ownership
Written By: Mike Laquerre Renting vs. Home-ownership Decision time! Do you continue renting or do you purchase a new home? It’s no big secret that renting has its disadvantages. I mean, who wants to live with someone else toenail clippings, right? So why do people still consider leasing an option? There are all sorts of […]
No Better Time…
By Mike Laquerre You’ve seen the articles, “Now is the best time to buy a new home.” Or, “There’s never been a better time to purchase a new home.” Well, I’m here to tell you once and for all, those statements are true. It really has never been, from an historical standpoint, a better time. […]
Setting Yourself Up For Success: 3 Things First-Time Buyer Should Know
A home is one of the largest and most important investments that anyone will ever make. There are many people who rush into buying a home only to regret the decision later on. The good news is that there are many ways in which a person can make a good decision on their home purchase. […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Home
By: Elizabeth Porter The home buying process can be stressful and overwhelming but with a little planning, it doesn’t have to be. No doubt, anyone you ask will agree homeownership is one of the most rewarding experiences and we’ve formulated our purchase process to be simple and homebuyer friendly. Before you decide on a new […]
10 Reasons Not to Buy a Used Home
By: Elizabeth Porter Cost vs. Price: Used homes are priced lower for a reason. Today’s homes are built nearly 50% more energy efficient than homes built before 2010. New homes cost less to own, less to insure and less to maintain. They perform better and last longer. Peace of Mind: Used homes come “as-is.” No […]
Making the difference is what makes us better
By: Ben Wallace People will often ask me how Adams Homes is able to produce a quality home at such an affordable price. I have even been asked before where Adams Homes cuts corners to be able to sell as aggressive as we do. Not only do we not cut corners but the quality measures we […]
Year-End Checklist for First Time Homeowners
By: Elizabeth Porter Congratulations on your move to homeownership. As the year comes to a close, we have some advice to help you maximize your benefits of owning. File for Homestead Exemption Don’t forget to file that homestead exemption!If you live in your new home full-time, you may be eligible for tax savings on your […]
5 Ways New Homes Save You Money
By: Elizabeth Porter Often times, people are intimidated to check on the price of a new home. Those renting are not sure if they can even afford a mortgage and current homeowners may think new construction homes are out of reach, financially. Buying a new home can actually be a big money-saver. I too was […]
3 ways to lose a home 10 days before closing
Written By: Elizabeth Porter Imagine this: the perfect home site has been selected, a brand new beautiful home is being built for a family and and just before closing we find out they are no longer approved for their mortgage, therefore cannot close. As a homebuilder, this is one of the toughest situations we deal […]
Home Buying Lingo For First-Time Home Buyers
So you have decided to purchase your first home, congrats! Buying a home is a major accomplishment that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Beforehand, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with these key home buying terms. Fixed-rate mortgage: If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, this means that your mortgage has a fixed interest rate for the […]
Winter Selling Season: Why homebuying has never been better
By: Elizabeth Porter Why now is the best time to buy a new home If you have been contemplating buying a new home, your timing couldn’t be better. As the fourth quarter arrives, our construction teams are full-steam ahead completing all the homes possible before the end of the year and our sales team is […]
5 Tips To Save For Your Home Down Payment
Yay! You’ve decided to buy a new home. Congratulations! You are one step closer to achieving the American dream. With a little planning, you can save up some major cash before closing. The larger, more substantial your down payment is, the lower your monthly payment for the years to come. Start your savings plan as […]
The Choice is Yours
Life is much better with choices. Just think if you went to a restaurant and the only choice was Cobb Salad. I love Cobb Salad, but if I had to eat it every time I went out to dinner I would soon tire of it. What if you wanted a new sports car and the […]
Why build? Why Choose Adams Homes?
By: Bill Panebianco Home buyers today have many choices they can buy a foreclosure, a short sale or a used home. They can also choose to build a new home; with this there are many more choices to make which I will cover later in this article. Each has some advantages but some may have […]
Choosing Colors for your New Home
By: Elizabeth Porter Color selections… This is one of my favorite parts of the new home purchase process. If you will be in the market for a new home soon, your timing in reading this is perfect. If you don’t like the colors of the home you live in, sounds like you need a new […]
What to expect at your new home pre-closing walk-through
Tips for a successful new home walk-through
By: Elizabeth Porter Whether you had Adams Homes build you a new home pre-construction or you purchased one of our completed homes, before you close and move-in you will have a walk-through. In reading this article, I hope to give you an idea of what to expect at your pre-closing walk-through, how long […]
Top 10 Tips for a Smooth Closing on your New Home
10 tips to ensure a smooth closing: (on your new home):
Be honest and upfront with the sales associate when writing your sales contract– If you have a lease, disclose when you have to be out of the lease. If you have some work to be done on your credit (maybe short-sale or bankruptcy) or if you are in the military (base housing, deployment) etc. This […]
Mortgage Quick Tip: Escrow Explanation
Understanding Escrows
By: Elizabeth Porter Principal and interest, taxes and insurance, closing costs and pre-paids. These are common terms used when discussing mortgages. Once you understand all the parts and pieces that make up your monthly payment, wrapping your mind around it becomes fairly easy. The goal of this article is to help you better understand […]
