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In conjunction with Residential Warranty Company, LLCs (RWC) upcoming online validation system, all the home warranty books used for closings, as well as samples, have been updated. Pre-orders are now available by calling 800-247-1812, Ext 2105 or emailing info(at)rwcwarranty(dot)com. The anticipated launch date for the online validation system is October 20th, 2014 and RWC wants all its members to be prepared.

RWC and its Texas Affiliate, HOME of Texas, encourage all members to provide each and every home buyer with a sample warranty book. Sample books are available to members at no charge and may be requested online through Warranty Express, by phone or by email. If members already have a supply of sample books in their offices, both home warranty companies will supply a sticker to affix to the front cover with the appropriate language for the homebuyer(s). All sample warranty books are free to members and can be reordered whenever needed.

In additional to RWCs dynamic full-color warranty books, members are also able to order many other point-of-sale marketing materials for free by virtue of their membership in the RWC (or HOME of Texas) program. Other free materials include: consumer brochures, brochure holders, important document folders, logos for print and web use, lot signs and display easels for model homes or sales offices. RWCs intent in making so many items available to its members at no charge is to help builders sell more homes by providing eye-catching, informative marketing pieces to educate potential buyers on the value of their builder warranty.

Questions regarding the sample books or online validation process may be directed to: 800-247-1812 or info(at)rwcwarranty(dot)com.

About RWC

Residential Warranty Company, LLC is a leading provider of insured new home warranties to the building industry. Builders seeking options in coverage, sensible home warranty protection, and assistance in dealing with customer service, choose RWC. In business for over 30 years, RWC has warranted over 3 million homes and its Insurer is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. An extensive menu of choices in both home warranties and general liability insurance is available, enabling builders to reduce their liability and increase the marketability of their homes. Become a member today.

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The home-buying process involves a lot of decisions, and one of the biggest choices to make early in the procedure is whether to buy a new vs. old property.

The costs can be dramatically different, and each home type has its benefits. There are so many pros for buying new and so many pros for buying old that they balance each other out one isnt better than the other, says Michael Corbett, Trulia's real estate expert. Aside from a homes age, a buyer also has to consider neighborhood, affordability, proximity to work, size and amenities.

Knowing how much home you can afford to buy will dictate your choices. In some markets, you may have more choice of new versus older homes since location drives these choices, says Cara Ameer, broker associate and realtor at Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. A newer home will be less expensive in the long run while an older home may be more expensive and in a much more established location.

As you consider your options while you search for a new home, experts suggest asking the following questions:

Whats the Sales Price?

The limited supply of new homes makes them more expensive. Builders are being very cautious about how much theyre building, says Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. Housing starts are currently at about 800,000 to 900,000 a year as compared to 1.5 million a year during the 1990s, according to the US Census. Weve been under a million houses a year since the financial crisis and thats even continued as the housing market has recovered, he adds.

Even so, premium-priced new homes often sell fast. According to the Census Bureau, the average price for new home prices nationwide in June were about $331.000, on average, while the average price of an existing home was $278,000 nationwide. Theres a $50,000 difference and existing homes are selling for 16% lower, says Blomquist.

When a buyer adds upgrades to a new home, the price can quickly increase. People are often wooed into buying new construction when they go into the model and see how beautiful it is, says Corbett, and they get sticker shock when theyre presented with the final bill.

Will You Have to Renovate? Can You Move in Right Away?

New homebuyers will pay for that newness factor. The homes will likely not need any major repairs for at least 10 years, and if they do, the repair may be covered under a warranty. Youll only have to pay the regular costs of keeping the home running and livable, like utilities, says Blomquist.

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To celebrate our 30th year in the home warranty business, our employees put together a music video!

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Negotiate a home warranty for your new home!
Don #39;t let the thought of 1st year repairs stop you from buying! We can negotiate a home warranty at the seller #39;s expense to give you peace of mind!

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By SiliconIndia | Monday, September 15, 2014

Bangalore : In some real estate markets, selling process has become an intricate due to the up and down of the market trends and many other reasons. The ultimate strategy behind selling the home quickly is pricing it at a lower price. But there are many other ways to boost a homes pleasant appearance besides lowering the price. The following are a few tips on how to create interest and get the best possible deal.

Choose superior Agent: If you are planning to sell your home through an agent, choose carefully. Hire a real estate agent who has a triumphant track record of selling homes in your area. Listen your friends and neighbors suggestions and follow their advice. Try to find one with whom you get alongside and bear in mind that the valuer may not be the one with whom you have usual contacts, so check who this would be and meet them before you choose.

Price it right: Dont inquire too much: Look at other properties in your area and find out what your home is worth and then, shear 15 to 20 percent off the price if you want a quick sale. Be realistic in the present market. If your property price is too high it will hang around thus, try to put yourself in the shoes of the buyers and then fix a fair price.

Improve your curb appeal: Its a first impression matters, external appearance always catches the eyes of the buyers. A house with a chipping paint, patchy grass and overgrown bushes wont make a good impression. Try to make some amendments by giving a fresh coat of paint, trimmed bushes, power wash siding and walkways, wash front windows, hang easy to read house numbers, repaint the porch floor and add a new flower plants in front of the house.

Update the kitchen: Kitchen is the most valuable part of the house. When the buyers are unsure updated kitchen can make huge differences. Reface your kitchen by using neutral color paint; de-clutter the surfaces, place a fruit bowl outside and consider plumbing fixtures. If you have a little money for updating your kitchen, use one fancy stainless steel appliance because when the buyer sees one high end appliance they may think all the rest are luxurious and this updates your kitchen.

De- clutter:It is necessary to clear all clutter from the home before showing your home to buyers because buyers will picture themselves in the space. Clean surfaces, floors, cub boards, take out some furniture from room to make rooms look bigger, get rid of all excess stuff or store it in the storage room and expose the attractive side of your lifestyle. Its not an easy task; remember you are competing with other resale homes.

Maximize the light: Make the place feel light and airy because this makes the rooms feel bigger and attractive. Clean window glasses inside and outside, replace any dated and broken light fixtures, increase the wattage of bulbs, improve the sunlight by cutting the bushes, place lamps in dark corners and put a soft lamp in bath room, it can create a warm glow.

Entice buyers: Place amazing stuff to draw the buyers eye like a piece of art work and a vase of flowers which smell delicious. Make sure the windows dressed with blinds or colorful curtains. Decorate your home in neutral colors like white or beige.

Sweeten the deal: This is one of the best ways to attract the buyers. Offer few things like transferable home warranty for a one year policy and add up terms to sweeten the deal. When you mention that gadgets are covered up, the deal becomes more attractive than competitors. Do your best to make them feel.

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Your new home has been inspected and the report shows a few minor repairs are needed. Congratulations: your home is almost perfect! On top of the nearly repair-free perfection, the seller has included a home warranty. But don't start the low-maintenance home celebration yet. Some of the minor repairs many new homes need may cost hundreds to thousands of dollars to fix. (To find out about what you need to know about home inspections, read Do You Need A Home Inspection?) Here we look at some of the most common and costly repairs and upkeep items that new homes need to undergo, and what you can do to cut the costs.

1. FencingMaybe a few bricks have fallen out in a portion of your brick fence or there are a few warped planks. Seems like no big deal, right? In many cases, the repair could cost could be as little as $100. However, it could also be a sign of a bigger problem that requires a much more expensive fix, possibly even a brand new fence, which will run you in the thousands of dollars.

For a thorough evaluation of your fence's condition, have three fence companies with at least an 'A' rating with the Better Business Bureau come out to give estimates based on both repairs and fence replacement. If you do have a brick or stone fence needing immediate replacement, replacing it with a wood fence might be a good option in terms of cutting down the cost. (For information on how to use the Better Business Bureau website read Do You Need A Home Inspection?)

2. Air Filters The air filters your old apartment used may have cost $1 to replace, but high-quality odd-sized air filters that many new homes require could cost $12 - and you often have to buy them by the dozen. Two dozen $12 filters adds up to almost $300 unexpected dollars! (Thinking about selling your home? Check out Staging Your Home For a Quick Sale.)

To get the best deal on air filters follow these tips.

Conclusion If you haven't bought your home yet, don't assume any repair is minor without getting repair estimates first. If you've already moved in, you can minimize repair expenses by getting as much information as possible about how to repair problems in your home and getting several estimates. Having a new home doesn't mean that things won't break - or that some things aren't already broken. But if you start out with a sound strategy on how you'll handle such repairs, you'll be better prepared.

(For further reading checkout Do You Need A Home Inspection?, 6 Ways To Save On Your Utility Bill and Top Tips For First-Time Home Buyers.)

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PRESS RELEASE 17 September 2014

Affordable Axis Homes with Jalcon Are the Way to Go

Jalcon Homes says that an Axis Series Home is a good, affordable option for Auckland home buyers and that quality shouldnt be sacrificed for a compact living space.

Bruce McKinnon, CEO of Jalcon Homes says that last weeks allocation of Jalcons 39-dwelling Sierra Terraces product contained six 1.5 bedroom, single-level Axis homes at $399,000 as well as six two-bedroom, two-storey walk-up apartments at $485,000 each.

The homes, which were released for sale and allocated to buyers by a ballot system, with priority given to first home buyers, were in huge demand - so much so, that another instalment of affordable, two storey, walk-up apartment homes will be balloted in November this year.

McKinnon says: We were delighted to bring high quality, design-led homes like Sierra Terraces as part of the Axis Series, which sell for just $399,000. The ballot system meant there was a fair and open process for these sought-after homes, and now were working hard to release another round.

Were proud to be one of the first builders to bring the innovative, two-storey walk up apartment design, which is popular in Australia, to New Zealand, because it offers affordable options for eager buyers.

He adds that the Sierra Terraces development contains a mix of typologies to provide options for a variety of budgets and needs: We know that now, more than ever, home buyers want options and flexibility. Just because your budget dictates the need for a smaller home, doesnt mean you cant also have a stylish, architecturally-designed home with an attractive exterior, positioned for maximum sunlight - and an interior that would be fit for an interior design magazine.

McKinnon says Jalcon works closely alongside award-winning architects Stevens Lawson to ensure the stylish, smaller homes are designed to impress even the most style-conscious buyers: They may be compact but our affordable homes and their living areas are designed to make the most of the available space, offering flexible living arrangements and a great lifestyle.

McKinnon says that Jalcon is committed to delivering added value that buyers wouldnt normally expect from a home in this price bracket, but Jalcon Axis Homes feature double-glazing, extra insulation, rain water capture and a weather-tight warranty.

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