You'll be hearing a lot about real estate buyer's agents in the near future. Here's just one example of how a buyer's agent works for you.
We are seeing a lot of new construction communities with townhomes in Lakewood Ranch, as builders are offering less expensive options to single family homes. There are differences when it comes to good/better/best construction.
These townhomes in Avanti are all concrete block on both floors.
The roof straps in these all concrete block townhomes in Avanti are embedded in concrete.
This townhome in Aurora, by the same builder as Avanti, has partial wood framing around the 2nd story windows, which must be wrapped with a moisture barrier. Notice the exterior straps.
Townhomes in Aurora in Lakewood Ranch with moisture barrier around the wood framing on the 2nd floor. Wood and concrete expand and contract differently, and could cause water intrusion issues down the road where these materials join.
Townhomes in Avalon Woods in Lakewood Ranch are all wood frame construction on the 2nd floor. These could have fewer fire protection properties, sound deadening, and pest control benefits, than all concrete block construction.
Differences in the ways townhomes are constructed could have an impact on price and expenses such as homeowners insurance, condo fees, and energy costs.
This is a lot to consider, but you don't have to go it alone. For expert real estate buyer's agent services, contact me to help 941-993-6853 lakewoodranchdavid@gmail.com