Tehama Country Real Estate

Tehama Country Real Estate – 3 Your dream home doesn't have to be just a dream home is one shared by men and women all over the world. Who wouldn't want their very own sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of every day life? T According to Andrew Nadalin, President of Pace 2000 Inc., a leading custom home builder in Port St. Lucie, Florida, many people not only want their own vacation home, but they already know what it is they want from their home. "We're finding that customers have very definite ideas of what they want in their dream homes," says Nadalin. "They've waited until just the right time to make that dream come true, and they don't want to com- promise the image they have in their mind of what their ultimate home will feature." When it comes to finding a place to call home away from home, consumers tend to prefer somewhere that offers year round warm weath- er and unlimited games of golf, as well as prox- imity to local shopping hotspots and access to community activities. This puts a premium on warm weather locales such as Port St. Lucie, which was named one of the 10 fastest growing cities in the country, providing vacationers all the warm weather golf, shopping and nightlife they need. Located at the southern end of mainland St. Lucie County, in the southeastern part of the state, Port St. Lucie has been called the Jewel of the Treasure Coast. More than 300 years ago, several Spanish galleons carrying gold and sil- ver are thought to have shipwrecked off the southeastern shore of Florida, dumping their vast treasures into the ocean. And the Treasure Coast was born. But locale likely won't be all that's on the minds of men and women shopping for a vacation home. Before shoppers start their search, Nadalin offers the following advice. he dream of owning your own vacation * Consider custom built. Many consumers might think custom built homes are beyond their price range, but such homes are growing in populari- ty. "Sometimes customers come to us with a lot already chosen, other times we help them find just the right lot," says Nadalin. "But they always have definite ideas about what is going on the property." Much of the benefit of a custom built home lies in the options a homeowner has as opposed to a resale where many of the decisions have already been made. Buyers who choose a custom built home can select the features and layout they want, instead of being forced to live with the design preferred by a home's previous own- ers. * Work with someone you can trust. Because it's a vacation home, chances are buyers won't know any local builders or contractors they can trust. Nadalin notes that buyers should be comfortable with a builder and avoid those who aren't ready and willing to discuss their history. "It's important to look for a builder that can deliver hands-on experience, dedication and commitment to the project," says Nadalin. "The builder should have as much passion for fulfill- ing the quest for the dream home as the cus- tomer does." Shop around for a builder, asking other residents of the community if they can recommend any professionals and if there are any to avoid. Once you have narrowed down the list, ask to see some past and current projects, and be as dili- gent as possible when doing your homework on a builder. If a builder is reticent about his com- pany and work history, it's best to cross him off the list. More information on how to find the right builder to make your dream home a reality is available at www.pace2000homes.com.

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