Friday, May 28, 2010

Tax Credit Is Over....Is Now a Good Time to Buy?


The National Association of Home Builders just recently released an article about the home buying in todays world. Now that the tax credits have expired, people are wondering is now is a good time to buy. This quick read doesn't only answer that quesiton but it goes into the different reasons why. The NAHB looks at everything from what to look for to where to look for it to how can you afford to buy it.

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Streetman Homes Sweeps Up At The 2010 MAX Awards

Longtime Austin homebuilder Streetman Homes took home the Best Builder “Grand MAX” Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA) – a testament to the local builder’s reputation for overall quality and excellence. The builder was also honored with 22 other awards, including 16 first place MAX awards and 6 Silver awards for building excellence.

The HBA’s 800+ associate and builder members compete for awards in 75 categories. Judges from across the country score each entry, narrowing the field to three finalists for each category. The gala recognizes each winner with a MAX Award, and runners-up receive a Silver Award.

The prestigious MAX awards are given only to those builders, developers or remodelers who have “made significant and creative contributions in residential marketing through specific achievements.” The Grand MAX Builder of the Year awards are given to the builders who earn the most points in the judging process.

Award-winning home designs Streetman was also recognized for its creative design approach, winning such MAX awards as Best Green Home for the third year in a row, and Best Specialty Product Design for its innovative “flex-home” at Mueller that combines office and living space in a modern, environmentally-friendly design.

The builder also won the MAX award for Best Product Design: $350,000-$475,000 for its Fairview design at the Highland Horizon community, and the Silver MAX award in the same category for its Davenport design at Sendero Springs.

Streetman builds homes designed for the way homebuyers live in some of Austin’s most popular residential communities, including Belterra, Mueller and West Cypress Hills, as well as Sendero Springs and Highland Horizon. Prices range from the $190s to more than $1 million, with styles that appeal to just about everyone.

The builder’s newest community is Pearson Place at Avery Ranch, which will open soon and will offer buyers new homes and award-winning designs from the mid-200s.

Service that can’t be beat Great customer service is important to Streetman, and the builder was honored with awards that speak to that dedication, including Best Onsite Salesperson, Construction Manager of the Year, Warranty Service Professional of the Year, Sales Manager of the Year, and Best Sales Office.

“The focus of a company should be on four areas: protecting employees, shareholders, customers and associates,” said Randy Streetman, founder of Streetman Homes. “I’m proud to say that we’ve protected our team in the last 17 years while building more than 2,000 homes.”

It’s that philosophy and dedication to its customers and employee that Streetman was recognized for at this year’s MAX awards. And it’s the company’s mission to continue to build quality, beautifully designed homes for you and your family to enjoy.

Click here to see the full list of Awards Won!

Click here to see Randy Streetman's Acceptance Video