AZ New Homes 09-02-16

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Premium location One additional factor that buyers need to consider is a “lot premium�. Some homesites are considered “standard� — in other words, there is no additional cost for the home-site. But premium sites — those that might be larger, have a premium location, a preferred view or fewer neighbors — can have an additional cost ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Homeowners who need the space for an extra-large backyard or plan on

entertaining might want to consider a premium home-site. While the extra investment for a preferred home-site will add to the cost of the home, it also could add to the value of the home. :OLH /VTLZ “What we find is that in the resale market, the values hold up,� Looney [of Shea Homes] said. “You can’t change the home-site. If it backs to open space, if it’s larger than others in the community, there’s always value there.�

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The mid-range of pricing — say, in the neighborhood of $4,000-ish — provides whole-home automation, Sage [of DSHE] said. Meanwhile, a totally automated home that includes audio/video and pool control can start at close to $10,000 or so. If you’re planning on installing a smarthome system at the time your new home is being constructed, you may be able to include the cost in your mortgage, Sage said, as long as you can qualify for the loan amount that reflects the smart-home additions.

“Give your Wi-Fi network an obscure name,� he advised. Use good password management by choosing a strong password and changing it every three months or so. In addition, “homeowners can protect their smart devices by installing a firewall for their Wi-Fi network and installing security software on the smartphone or remote they are using to control their smart devices,� Esquibel said. It’s also wise, he said, to have manual backups ;OPURZ[VJR for your smart devices. e3URSHU GHVLJQ “Don’t rely solely on your Advice from the pros IXQFWLRQDOLW\ DQG smartphone to open your So many rapidly garage door,� he said. EXGJHWLQJ DUH evolving choices for “Keep your traditional FULWLFDO WR FUHDWH garage opener remote as smart-home technology can result in confusion WKH ULJKW VSDFH IRU a backup.� for homeowners, HDFK KRPHRZQHUhV especially for those Smart choices QHHGV DQG considering installing Check with your newOLIHVW\OH f their own equipment. home builder to see what “The DIY (do—Kevin E. Rosinski, Toll Brothers types of “smart� systems it-yourself) market are offered as standard or has exploded,� Sage said. But it’s very optional with your new home and which important that consumers research the you would need to purchase and install pros and cons of each product they might after you move in. want in their home, “to make sure that the The bottom line technology is right for them,� he noted. Most smart devices will be connected Do your research, compare features and to a homeowner’s Wi-Fi network, Esquibel prices, and you’ll feel comfortable making [of WiredUp Installation] said, so his the “smartest� decision for you and your company encourages homeowners to family. protect their network. Editor PAULA HUBBS COHEN Paula.Cohen@cox.net

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floorplan. For example, many of today’s designs feature courtyard entries and other alfresco gathering spaces. “It always depends on the floorplan and how the home fits on the lot,� Schoenberg [of Taylor Morrison] said. “There are a lot of designs today with courtyards that come off the side of the master [suite]. The side of the home might be more important than the rear of the home for outdoor living. That’s why we recommend asking as many questions as possible of your sales associate. Get as much information as you can.�

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