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Looking or a second h me in a planned community? Much of the leg w rk can be done from long d stance if you have the help of a pr fessional and know some of the q estions to ask both yourself and r garding the community. There are literally h ndreds of communities in Western Carolina and s rround mountain area. They all sound gr at in their descriptions and the p ctures are all so inviting but..... how do you kn w if a community is what you w nt even though the brochure gives the l st of the "proposed" amenities you w nt? The key lies in knowing wh t you want or what you th nk you want prior to wasting t ns of gas and time exploring c mmunities that would never make the c t. Here are the top ten q estions to ask before yourself before you b gin your search: - How close do you n
ed to be near medical? If 20 m nutes is NOT o.k. look close to a t wn - Is a planned community something you m
st have? If not, consider private l nd or home. - What is your
deal weather in summer? This will pl y heavily into your elevation choice. - Is b
ilt product a must? If not, you can t ke advantage of pre-construction raw land pr ces. - Is fine dining and shopping, c
ltural events a priority? If yes, th n consider looking for communities near a t wn. - Will you put this home
nto a rental program? If yes, l ok for communities with on-site rental m nagement. - Are you a nature lover? Th
n consider a community with hiking tr ils and a significant about of gr en space - Is golf a priority? If y
s, are multiple courses a priority? - Is a l
ke a priority? If yes, more sp cific, lakefront, lake access, what about a m rina? - How social do you want to be in y
ur community? Some more established communities h ve dozens of clubs, and full s cial agendas for making new friends.
Of course this is only the b ginning of the narrowing your search pr cess. Using a professional like a M untain Second Home adviser will only h lp in narrowing the search even m re. The next step is to st rt looking at communities that meet wh t you believe your objectives are fr m your home before you get in y ur car. Choosing a community Now you begin looking through the beautiful brochures of the communities that meet your objectives. They say the have what you are looking for but now is when you should seek the advice of a professional. Don't rely totally on what the brochure and community sales people tell you. Here are the top questions to ask: - When is the community expected to be totally built out?
- How many lots are sold? How many to investors?
- Is there many in escrow for the amenities that are still "proposed"
- What are property taxes?
- What are HOA's and POA's? What is anticipated HOA's at total buildout?
- What are social/membership fees?
- What are the timeframe restrictions for building?
- If purchasing a lot, what are estimated lot prep costs?
- Are there underground utilities, internet?
- Are there any developer incentives? How about on resales?
- What is your budget?
If in the end, you decide that a Planned Community is not for you, finding the right local real estate professional in the area you have chosen would be the next step before you get in your car. Mountain Second Home has already found some of the best in the business in almost every part of the Southwestern States. All of the agents we would recommend to you have are local to the area and have been in the business at least 4 years.
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