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Crucial Tips for Buying New Homes in Sacramento
Modern kitchen of a brand new home. © Big Stock Photo
Are you wondering about buying new homes in Sacramento? You’re at the right place for Sacramento real estate. In my life thus far, I have bought and owned a wide assortment of homes. I once bought land and built a tri-level spread on the beach in San Felipe (Mexico). My very first home was older, 8,600 square feet with an indoor pool in North Tustin that I bought with owner financing and no money down. I’ve owned in rough, crime-ridden neighborhoods, too. I bought a tiny home of 800 square feet where my bed fit wall-to-wall, remodeled a Cape Cod under an airport path, finished off a half-constructed split-level on a pond in suburbia, and renovated a Victorian, built in 1898, just to name a few. For many people, the choice in a home often comes down to buying a new home and ordering custom upgrades or buying an older home, and those choices in Sacramento now range from new construction to more than 100 years old.
How do you know which to choose? What type of home is best for your lifestyle? A newer home vs an older home? Certainly, newer homes in Sacramento hold a huge appeal to certain home buyers. No immediate repairs, no updates, no improvements and less maintenance. Plus, the good news is you no longer need to decide whether you want to live in the city limits of Sacramento or out in the country to get those choices because many new home builders are picking up construction in Sacramento. Building had come to pretty much a halt in 2007. Even homes in Natomas stopped construction, although some of that was related to other issues than the market crash. More good news, the top-rated Elizabeth Weintraub Team has the answers for you.
For almost a decade in Sacramento, new home construction has not been a competitor to resale homes. In fact, many real estate agents and Realtors might have no experience whatsoever in dealing with home builders because they weren’t licensed back then. These agents might stare at you oddly, cock their heads sideway when you mention that you might want to look at buying new homes in Sacramento. But the day is here and new construction most certainly is a competitor to resale homes. Many buyers are now interested in buying new homes in Sacramento. If you’re one of those buyers, you’re reading the right blog and the Elizabeth Weintraub Team is up to speed on new homes in Sacramento. We can help you!
A couple hug each other outside a new home. © Big Stock Photo
The one thing you do NOT want to do is visit the home site or contact the builder without us. If you do, we can’t help you. The builder will register your name and we will not be allowed to represent you. So make sure you call the Elizabeth Weintraub Team first. Not only will the builder pay us to represent you, but we will represent only YOU, your best interests, not the builder. We have the experience to help you to make those all important choices. Whether you are interested in homes in Natomas, homes in Midtown, or even the new Creamery at Alkali Flat, we can assist.
I can tell you one of the important mistakes I have learned from the market crash of 2007. The sellers who elected to do short sales after buying a new home all said the same thing. When we walked through the home, they remembered EXACTLY how much they paid for EACH upgrade. That’s where builders make a big profit. And they regretted it. They didn’t ask a Realtor to represent them. They went to the builder directly. And now they were doing a short sale. I’ve seen enough dull and dingy homes for a lifetime that were once all sparkly and new. I can tell you whether it’s likely your new home will still look fabulous in 10 years or if you, too, will regret that decision. You can rely on us.
Call the Elizabeth Weintraub Team at 916.233.6759 before you start looking at buying new homes in Sacramento. We stand by ready to serve and ready to assist with decades of experience behind us.
The Mill at Broadway Showcases Model Homes in Land Park
Elizabeth Weintraub enjoys a beer at The Mill at Broadway with the Channel 10 Ingress Portal in back.
We had many good reasons to visit The Mill at Broadway last night, and here they are in no particular order: Free brats from LowBrau in Midtown and free cold IPA beer from New Helvetia in Land Park. An evening out for us, with my Elizabeth Weintraub Team member and good friend Barbara Dow, and her husband, Jim. The Mill at Broadway is walking distance from our home in Land Park. And we all needed to see the new housing complex, which I predict this Sacramento Realtor will be listing and selling in a few years as resale homes in Land Park. Always thinking ahead.
Check out the Channel 10 Ingress Portal behind my head. This is not public property, Ingress, just sayin’. The portal should not be there.
The Mill at Broadway grand opening party featured beer and brats.
I have friends in Land Park who were friends with the Setzer family who used to own this tract of land when it was a sawmill. In fact, I recall 12 years ago when the Setzer family was in negotiations, talking about selling this property, and it has taken that long to put the sale together. There was a lot of speculation in Upper Land Park about what kind of project would take place on this property, because it has a lot of history, not to mention, it’s in an odd location for housing.
We used to patronize the Market Club when it was here, which is now long gone. Yum, grilled liver and onions for lunch. Called it the best little greasy spoon in Land Park you’ve never heard of.
Visitors to the model homes at The Mill at Broadway discuss the bungalow features.
It’s amazing how quickly the construction has popped up since it started and the model homes seemed to be completed in the blink of an eye. Every time I would drive down 5th Street, I’d spot another building. Of course, I am thrilled this project is providing another cornerstone to solidify home values in Upper Land Park. The entire revitalization of this neighborhood is a welcome sight from the eyesores of run-down industrial buildings. Not to mention, the proximity to restaurants, transportation, entertainment. It’s a half-hour walk to downtown Sacramento.
The photo above is a kitchen in the larger bungalow where a couple of my possibly future potential clients are probably talking about buying a home. The flushed-edge counter island, which Barbara says is referred to as a “waterfall” now, is a stand-out feature in this bungalow. Cool as that may be, the stairs for older people might prove to be a bit burdensome in years that will go by. Then, bingo, a new listing for this Sacramento Realtor.
This is my favorite model, Residence 4, Bungalow. It’s 1451 square feet with 3 floors. It features 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, plus a 2-car garage, and it’s a standalone building.
Barbara Dow checks out the fondue pot in the kitchen at Mill at Broadway
Probably my second favorite model is the Residence 1, Bungalow at The Mill at Broadway. This building features the roommate bedroom with private bath on the first floor, right off of the two-car garage. The kitchen and living room, above, are located on the second floor, along with the owner’s ensuite. The outdoor room, if I recall correctly, also featured two hanging “birdcages” as chairs. I love those chairs. Every square inch of space is utilized in a fashionable yet efficient manner.
Elizabeth Weintraub lounging on a bed at a Bungalow at The Mill at Broadway.
Overall, the 208-home complex features 3 different types of structures available in a variety of designs, from free-standing bungalows (priced from the mid $300s), to side-by-side villas of 2 and 3 stories (priced from the low $300s), and another design they are calling the Courts (priced from the low $200s), which are furthest away from the W X Freeway and feature one-car garages and motor courts. The Courts range in square footage from 533 to 1436. As a woman who wears heels, I had a hard time envisioning myself prancing down to the garage 3 flights of stairs to leave for work. But then I’m not really the target buyer for these homes. The target is millennials, with a lot more energy and spunk than I can muster.
Fortunately, there are new homes going in sometime in 2018 that will have an elevator! Yes, we older people who don’t want to climb stairs can enjoy a viable option. Further, the builder is offering an FHA program, coupled with a second mortgage through Finance of America, that will let you buy a home for no money down! Call your Sacramento Realtor Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759 for more information.
Photos: Elizabeth Weintraub and Barbara Dow
