- Are you currently gathering information about buying a new home?

- Do you want a new home and don't know where to begin?

- Have you been paying rent for years, and dream of owning a new home?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above I can help! My name is DeeDee Kallam and I am a new home specialist and have been selling new homes in the Texas real estate market since 2003. I began working as a new home consultant working for one of the nations leading new home builders where I learned first hand the ins and outs of the industry. I continue to sell new homes working as a Realtor so I can educate my clients on the process and provide my clients with representation.

Did you know that many consumers think they need tens of thousands of dollars to buy a new home these days? Well, that's not necessarily the truth in fact; many new home builders offer terrific incentives and loan options that can include builder paying closing cost, government and down payment assistance, zero down programs or even zero move-in. They even offer additional incentives such as a percentage towards closing cost, free appliances, free upgrades, cash rebates and more.
 
Here's an update on what's happening in the real estate market today: The market for home sales in Austin is actually up 32% from this time last year, interest rates are at a historic low, some as low at 4.25%, and I'm finding that the really good mortgage brokers have become a lot more flexible from what we had heard about months ago. Builders are still building and offering incredible incentives. They vary between builders but there are many plans available for low to zero down payment and even zero move-in and with a historic low interest rate, depending on your credit.

Here are 10 GREAT reasons to BUY a NEW HOME and there are more...

1. Energy Efficiency: New homes are 40% more energy efficient than homes build 10 years ago. Great new developments are here that will help you save money and mother earth.

2. Warranty: Save thousands in what could be warranty covered work.

3. Better Products: There are always new improvements in materials from windows to framework.

4. Appreciation: The fastest period of appreciation in a home is within 7-8 years.

5. Interest Rates: At an all time low, need we say more?

6. Ownership Pride: This is your house and no one has ever laid claim to it.

7. Easy to Buy: You work with a builder and realtor who has experienced the sales process numerous times.

8. Modern Design: You are buying the most up-to-date design styles and contemporary techniques.

9. Wired: Many new homes are pre-wired for the high-tech world we now live in.

10. New Neighborhood: Communities are now master planned with better continuity.