Looking to buy an inventory home from Perry Homes in the North Houston area. They are currently offering me just $20k off the listing price (or towards closing costs). I imagine they have other incentives they can offer me with how the current market is, interest rates, etc. Are there any other incentives people have gotten from Perry or recommend that I ask for to get the best possible deal? Is it better to ask for more money off the listing price/towards closing or for upgrades in the house itself (ceiling fans are not standard, wife wants "upgraded" paint color in kitchen, washer/dryer not included)? My gut tells me any house upgrades I apply, I will not recoup when I sell the house in 3-5 years. The construction is still at a point where we can make a few changes. Walls, flooring, electrical seem to be up. But paint and kitchen and bathroom cabinetry aren't in (I imagine cabinets and countertops have already been ordered).
Additionally, this section in the community does not have power. The sales rep was saying something about the power company not having transformers. So they are proposing to the developer a "temporary solution" of these ugly power columns (I don't have a picture but they look like those power line towers neighborhoods used to have but without the lines since those are all underground.) They're saying they'll reach a point in the construction process where they will have to stop until they get power. Maybe this could be worked to my advantage?
Any thoughts or recommendations from more seasoned home buyers or wise home owners is more than welcome.
TIA
Additionally, this section in the community does not have power. The sales rep was saying something about the power company not having transformers. So they are proposing to the developer a "temporary solution" of these ugly power columns (I don't have a picture but they look like those power line towers neighborhoods used to have but without the lines since those are all underground.) They're saying they'll reach a point in the construction process where they will have to stop until they get power. Maybe this could be worked to my advantage?
Any thoughts or recommendations from more seasoned home buyers or wise home owners is more than welcome.
TIA
-FTA c/o 2013