[samhass]

Going to the tax records to see what the owner paid is a great idea. On a resale, realize that you have to add the bond cost (if paid) and builders cost to that number. Then figure out what add- ons the owner has paid for..landscaping, pavers, window treatments etc. That should give you a good idea of what you should offer on a preowned. For the month of Sept my home is for sale for 14,000.00 less than I have in it. After that I intend to pull it off the market, furnish it and rent it for several years. This market will change. My location is superb.