When you purchase someone else's home, you purchase someone else's vision and decorating tastes.

Why don't you build your dream?

When you purchase someone else's home, you may buy someone else's problems. A new home does not require the upkeep that an older home requires.

Do you need surprises?

New homes come with warranties on appliances and the building structure itself. Structural defects can be costly if replacement is needed.

With a new home, you have all the warranties in place.

Newer homes are built much more energy efficient than homes that were built years ago. Wiring, thermal windows, better insulation are a few features in new homes today.

All this will translate into long term money savings for you.

Much of the materials used today are higher in quality.

Less maintenance is needed.

Retrofitting an older home for some of today's technology can be coastly and time consuming.

Buy new and get the latest in technology and design.

With a new home, it is easier to find the home and the neighborhood of your dreams.

You can select from a variety of neighborhoods, home sites and floor plans.

Competitive Pricing! With numerous new home builders in all of the major metropolitan areas competing with each other, you can expect excellent prices and incentives.

The timing is perfect. Most of the home builders have homes available at a variety of different stages of the construction process.

You have the choice between new construction – under construction or inventory/model home.

Most new homes have a longer life expectancy than existing homes, giving them a longer time to appreciate in value.

Obtaining financing a home can be stressful, especially when purchasing an older home. The bank's appraiser may not see the same value like you do. New homes are easy to appraise, and often financing is provided through the home builder or an affiliated bank.

Silverwood

Exuding Mediterranean luxe, Silverwood at The Country Club provides unique allure at every level – from the private enclave setting and lush natural landscaping to the manicured golf course views.

It’s luxury living at its finest.

Maintenance-free homes range from 2308 to 2665 square feet. Homes priced from the mid $400s. 

Empty nesters longing for a European-style presence in their daily lives will delight at the Mediterranean and French Country home options in Stone Ridge.

Golf course and lake views create an unparalleled sense of space. Diverse and flexible features for interior and exterior finishes create a personalized feel that meets the needs of individual lifestyles.

Maintenance-free homes range from 1615-2665 square feet. Homes priced from the mid $200s.

For those who migrate to a contemporary, neo-classic style home, Thornhill at the Country Club offers modern-day conveniences with open floor plans that create a sense of space.

Located on the north border of the Country Club, owners will also find easy access to the golf course and club facilities.

Maintenance-free homes range from 2015 to 2598 square feet. Homes priced from the high $200s.

• Within the gated community of The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
• Mediterranean-style architecture
• Surrounds a beautiful nature preserve
• Situated on the Audubon-Certified King’s Dunes course of the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
• Maintenance-free lifestyle 

• Within the gated community of The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
• Both Mediterranean and French Country Architecture
• Maintenance-free lifestyle
• Views of lakes and preserves
• Situated on the Audubon-Certified King’s Dunes course of the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club 

• Within the gated community of The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
• Situated on the Audubon-Certified Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
• Maintenance-free lifestyle 

The same idyllic charm that lures people to the European lifestyle is the basis for the homes and preserved natural setting at Edenmore.

French Country architecture set amidst stately trees, wide-open spaces and spectacular views of lakes, preserves and the private golf course seamlessly blends history with present-day conveniences.

Maintenance-free homes range from 1615 to 2143 square feet. Homes priced from the high $200s.

Spacious and elegantly appointed homes in a variety of styles and exterior elevation designs translate into a custom-home feel.

Expansive views provide an added sense of space and beauty enhancing the allure of this estate-living ambiance.

Maintenance-free homes range from 2952 to 3828 square feet. Homes priced from the mid $700s.

Nestled in a private enclave and designed by award-winning architects and Neal homebuilding professionals, Lismore offers a sense of intimacy with its special series of energy-efficient homes.

Open and bright interiors capture and celebrate the essence of the South Florida lifestyle. Nature preserve and wetland views give you the feeling of living in your own private park.

Maintenance-free homes range from 1866 to 2642 square feet. Homes priced from the low $200s. 

Amenities

• Within the gated community of The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
• Estate-style homes, single and two-story homes available
• Generous sized home sites
• Exquisite views of nature preserve, close to eagle watch area
• Surrounds the Audubon-Certified King’s Dunes course of the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
• Maintenance-free lifestyle 

• Within the gated community of The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
• Surrounds a beautiful nature preserve
• Situated on the Audubon-Certified King’s Dunes course of the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
• Maintenance-free lifestyle 

With a large number of foreclosed homes on today's market, home buyers are considering them for their housing needs, often due to below marketing pricing. While saving upwards of 25% off the market price of a home can sound very enticing you should think about the pros and cons first before making a decision.

Are the Risks worth the Rewards?

When a previous owner was unable to meet the financial obligations of a mortgage, he was more likely also unable to meet the financial obligations of maintaining the property altogether. Buying a new or resale home requires full disclosure on and drawbacks on the property. The seller is liable!

There is unfortunately no requirement on disclosures with a foreclosed home. You are purchasing the property “as is”. This opens your pocketbook to liability.

When being evicted, owners don't necessarily care what shape they leave the home. They are often disgruntled and frustrated. Some are so angry that they do even damage the property on purpose. You could end up with steep repair and maintenance bills.

Foreclosed homes do, of course, not come with any kind of warranty. Often they are not even available for inspection before purchase. This leaves the new owner open for substantial risk.

If you are buying a foreclosed home versus a new home, you are limited to the location, features and characteristics of the home.

You may have the eviction responsibilities. If the bank has not begun the initiate formal foreclosure proceedings, you may have to evict the foreclosed owner, tenant or whomever else may be occupying the property yourself.

Buying a foreclosed home is a different buying process. You need to be well-educated and well-prepared when stepping into the arena. You need to research the home values in the area because banks often ask for bids that are higher than the property is worth.

If the home is not available for inspection before purchase, getting a mortgage can become quite difficult or impossible. If you intend to purchase a property at an auction, you need to bring cash or a cashier's check, as most courts require the winning bidder to pay the down payment on the spot.

In the end, if you are not a risk taker, and would prefer a peace of mind on this significant investment, you might want to buy a new home instead. 

This thoughtfully designed maintenance-free neighborhood offers hassle-free living at its finest, including beautiful preserve views and unique, architecturally designed homes with courtyards.

Open floor plans embrace the Florida lifestyle and inviting entrances create allure and an added sense of privacy. Convenient access to the Country Club and easy-living home styles mean more time to golf, recreate and enjoy South Florida’s warm and inviting climate and locale.

Maintenance-free homes range from 1558 to 2160 square feet. Homes priced from the mid $200s

Highlights of programs and policies that most new home builders obay: 

Saving trees

Allowing trees to create the backdrop for each Neal Community development was instrumental in the development of an honor and reward system with contractors that compensates them for saving trees and penalizes them for ones that are needlessly cut down.

Building wildlife corridors

Protecting wildlife habitats helps minimize impact. Removing invasive exotics and replacing them with indigenous plant species provide visual barriers and sound buffers to animals so they can move about undetected.

Amenities

• Within the gated community of The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
• Surrounds a beautiful nature preserve
• Situated on the Audubon-Certified King’s Dunes course of the private Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
• Attractive gathering area includes pool, spa and outdoor kitchen
• Maintenance-free lifestyle
• Mizner-inspired Architecture 

Creating water estuaries

Preserving natural water resources, including lakes and ponds that create safe and natural environments for birds and other wildlife, are key features for new developments. Incorporating water into community design both for water re-use and natural beauty further enhances the quality of life for both residents and nature.

Restoring wetlands

Restoring wetlands helps protect damaged habitats and provide buffers adjacent to all wetland areas.

Conserving energy with reuse systems

Meeting or exceeding building standards that conserve energy make some newer Communities more valuable in terms of quality of life and re-sale value. Installing stormwater re-use systems for watering reduces the collective footprint and serves as a significant environmental feature for all homeowners.

Whether you're enjoying the serenity of the vast and meandering nature trails or bonding with loved ones while fishing, you'll know one thing for sure - you've come home.

Homes range from 2500 to 3400 square feet. Homes priced from the high $200's.

Get the most house for your money and all the conveniences of a fabulous, central location that provides easy access to great schools, recreation, shopping and other important lifestyle services.

This beautifully landscaped and gated community comes with a playground, gazebo and lakes that create a sense of space and outdoor beauty.

Homes range from 2276 to 3236 square feet. Homes priced from the low $200s. 

Location, location, location! Prestigious northwest Bradenton living comes at coastal living’s best price point, close to the Robinson Preserve, downtown and beaches.

Situated in a casually sophisticated Florida landscape setting that includes preserved open space, nature trails and a lush tropical setting, maintenance-free and larger individualized home options mean a variety of choices based on individual needs and lifestyle interests. Community areas include a pool, playground & gazebo for parties and special events, which complement the community’s close proximity to neighboring parks, marinas, botanical gardens, schools, shopping & Anna Maria Island.

Homes range from 1866 to 3236 square feet. Homes priced from the mid $200s.

The largest green certified community in the country, Lakewood Ranch has evolved over the past 20 years from an expansive agricultural area into one of the region’s most desirable, master-planned communities.

Consisting of 7,000 acres that include preserved forest and wetland areas and hundreds of species of native wildlife, this award-winning community encompasses the best of Gulf Coast living. Recreational facilities span from the 18-hole Rick Robbins-designed golf course at Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Athletic Center to world-class polo fields, community parks, lakes and nature trails.

Maintenance-free & traditional homes range from 1768 to 3236 square feet. Homes priced from the mid $200s to $800s. 

Honored with a “Best Master Planned Community Design in America” Award from the National Home Builders Association, this environmentally-focused, Golf Digest 4-Star rated, 27-hole golf course community has led the way in responsible development since the 1980s. Uniquely designed neighborhoods offer a breadth of choices from maintenance-free living to exclusive estate-style lots and custom homes that all come with Club membership options.

Ensconced in a natural, preserve-style setting with views of the golf course, lakes, and mature flora and fauna,  University Park Country Club is one of the most desirable communities in the region.

Homes range from 2041 to 3161 square feet. Priced from the low $400s.

Neal Communities’ newest community comes with a river-side setting, lifestyle and price point that meets the needs of today’s busy professionals and young families, who seek modern amenities and convenience along with a commitment to environmental living.

Centrally located, this gated sanctuary comes with home options for a variety of lifestyle and entertaining needs and interests.

Homes range from 947 to 2440 square feet. Homes priced from the low $100s. 

Amenities

• Fully private community with gated entries
• Maintenance-free option available
• Homes surround the beautiful, 18-hole Rick Robbins designed private golf course
• Club Membership includes access to The County Club at Lakewood Ranch with Award-winning Club, State-of-the-art Athletic Center and aquatic facility, private locker rooms with saunas, steam rooms with Jacuzzi and  Tennis Courts. Additional Golf Course and Florida Ranch-style clubhouse are planned
• Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Certified “Green” Community
• All homes are built to FGBC standards
• Top-rated elementary school and beautiful community park next door 

Just for the Fun of it! Forest Creek - a Great Escape to Nature -and very affordable 

• Summer Lake, an 18-acre lake that forms the focal point of Forest Creek – for boating, fishing and your viewing pleasure.
• A Bird Rookery Island to attract and house an astounding variety of native birds.
• High-powered binoculars for observing the endless community of native birds.
• Over a mile wide, meandering nature trails that feature signs explaining the native foliage and wildlife abundant at Forest Creek.
• Nature's Reach Park for hours of fun for kids.

• An enormous resort-style Pool and Spa
• Pool Cabanas with ceiling fans and cushioned lounge chairs
• Media and Game Room with flat-screen TV and regulation-size pool table
• Nautilus-equipped Fitness Center, open 24 hours
• Outdoor Kitchen
• Gated Entries
• One Mile of Nature Trails
• Canoe and Kayak livery
• small pocket parks in area where grand oaks have been preserved

Maint. Fee $46/mo 

HOA Fee    $4/mo  

CDD Fee     $113/mo