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Old 09-10-2007, 02:41 PM
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Default Re: NEW HOME & CLOSING QUESTIONS

You are being given false information from some of your responders. The fee for trash pickup is listed on the same monthly bill as is the amenity charge. It is not a part of the amenity fee. It is a separate charge and is added onto the bill along with the separate water and sewer charges. New people who move to TV think the only charge they will be getting on a monthly basis is the amenity fee. Not so, folks.
Another thing to ask plenty of questions about is the Bond on your prospective home. Six years ago my bond on my designer home was less than 5K. New homes have bonds 6 to 8 times that figure or more. If it is not paid off in a lump sum, you will be paying it off for the rest of your life as most of your annual payments go to interest.
If you can afford the extra closing expense, think about hiring an independent inspector to inspect your prospective home. You might be very, very, surprised to hear what he may have to say about the brand new home.
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