Ed Barrett

Choosing The Right Builder and Location

Ed Barrett — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:41:00 GMT

I'm not going to suggest one builder over another. Each has their own niche geared toward a particular set of buyers. Buyers with limited income, large families and a desire to live in an upscale neighborhood with outstanding schools have different priorities than a middle-aged buyer who wants top level quality in a home, but is not too concerned with size. Each of these buyers might want to spend $250,000 on their home.

The family oriented buyer might find an ideal home in northwest San Antonio. It has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,600 square feet of living space. The home is solidly constructed, but it doesn't have a lot of frills. The counter tops are formica, baseboards are bare minimum, built-in appliances are from the lower price range, and the exterior of the home is mostly constructed with a very durable synthetic material.

The middle-aged affluent buyer finds a home in the same area of San Antonio. His home is in a gated community, on a slightly larger lot, has a four-side brick exterior and 1,800 square feet of living space This buyer has gone to the builder's design center and selected corian-top counters, hardwood flooring, and upgrade appliances, whirlpool tub, a fireplace for his new San Antonio, TX home.

Each of these buyers is pleased with their selection. Their needs have been met and they are living in an environment that suits their individual needs.

The bottom line is, when someone asks me which builder is best and which areas are the most desireable I immediately ask them to define their needs. Not surprisingly, the best builder and the best location is different for each potential San Antonio homeowner.

For an analysis of your needs, and the San Antonio, TX home that would be best for you, please call me at (210) 681-5252 or send an e-mail to EdBarrett@satx.rr.com. There's no charge and no obligation!

2-10 Acre San Antonio, TX Home Sites

Ed Barrett — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:55:00 GMT

Located just minutes from historic Helotes, Texas, and a ten minute drive to Highway 1604, the new development at Laurel Canyon Ranch provides a panoramic view of the San Antonio skyline and the beauty that is natural to the Texas hill country. If you're looking to get away from the city lights, yet still have the convenience of the many attractions offered in San Antonio, TX, Laurel Canyon Ranch might just be the home site you've been looking for. Nature preserves, wooded lots, wildlife wildlife and the beauty of Texas wildflowers abound in this serene community.

Developed by renowned landscape architect, Cory Hoffpauir, Laurel Canyon Ranch will have only 320 homes in the 1454 acre expanse. Comitted to maintaining the serene beauty of the scenic area, Hoffpauir has reserved 600 acres for natural preserves to be shared by all Laurel Ranch Canyon homeowners.

Most individual homesites will border greenbelts, waterways and preserves. Laurel Canyon Ranch is under construction with acreage lots starting at just under $80,000.

For additional information on Laurel Canyon Ranch and other hill country sites, please call me at 210-681-5252 or e-mail me at EdBarrett@satx.rr.com. Buyers who purchase a new home through Ed Barrett Realtors are eligible for a $1,000 rebate.

Del Webb Hill Country Retreat New Floorplans

Ed Barrett — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Entering into a new phase of development, Pulte Homes recently opened a new series of model homes in the exclusive over 55 retirement community in San Antonio, TX. Designed for retirees, or those contemplating retiring, Hill Country Retreat is ideally located to existing San Antonio health care facilities, recreation and sports complexes and shopping. Within minutes of the development is Seaworld of San Antonio and the Six Flags Fiesta Texas entertainment parks.

Within the Hill Country Retreat retirement site, Pulte Homes has developed a 28,000 square foot Lifestyle Center, which offers a complete fitness area, swimming pool, library, lounge, an arts and crafts room, billiards room, and meeting rooms, which are available to all homeowners. In addition to the Lifestyle Center, the Del Webb retirement community has an outside extensiv esun deck and pool, tennis and bocce courts, and walking trails.

Numerous clubs are sure to meet the needs of the social minded homeowners of Hill Country Retreat. Adding regularly to the list that already includes clubs in computers, photography, gardening, cycling, ceramics, art, bridge and bunco, the Del Webb retirement community is commited to meeting the needs of all their homeowners.

The new plans and model homes being offered range in price from $157,900 to $293,990 and from 1,393 to 2,681 square feet in size. With new medical facilities planned in the Alamo Ranch complex and a mega-shopping center due to open in July, Hill Country Retreat is sure to meet the needs of all retirees seeking to make San Antonio, TX their hometown.

For a brochure of the new floor plans, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or call me at (210)681-5252.

Del Webb Hill Country Retreat New Floorplans

Ed Barrett — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:20:00 GMT

For a brochure of the new floor plans, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or call me at (210)681-5252.

Ryland Homes in San Antonio, TX

Ed Barrett — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:39:00 GMT

I've seen a lot of builders come and go to San Antonio during my 32 years in real estate. Some stay, other, who come here when the market is booming, seem to disappear as quickly as they came when times turn bad.

Ryland Homes is one of those builders that have endured the twists and turns of the San Antonio, TX housing market, and they'll be here when the current market recovers from the slump that has gripped the nation over the past few years.

Nationwide, Ryland Homes has build more than 275,000 quality homes since their beginning in 1967. Much of their past success can be attributed to the use of quality materials and working with trusted sub-contactors with whom they've established long term relationships. Coupling this with their always attentive staff, who listens to their buyers and constantly make improvements to their existing home plans ensures that Ryland Homes will continue to be one of the nation's leading homebuilders.

The "My Style Design Center" is where it all comes together. After selecting the plan, lot, price and financing they want, buyers get to chose what is important to them in their new San Antonio, TX home. But it's not only buyer involvement at the design center. Expert personal design consultants are on hand to advise homebuyers and to ensure that they se the whole picture on home ownership when making their selections.

The Ryland Home Warrant provides wall-to-wall coverage during the first year of home ownership. Electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation systems are covered for two years, an Ryland homeowners are protected against any major structural fault for a full ten years of home ownership.

Ryland Homes President and CEO, R. Chad Dreir, sums it up best by saying, "Our constant aim is to deliver quality, value and an enjoyable customer experience with every home we build."

For a complete list of available Ryland floor plans and price lists, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page, or call me at (210) 681-5252.

Texas Vet Loans - Home Improvement Program

Ed Barrett — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:08:00 GMT

Most veterans living in Texas are aware of the benefits of purchasing a home through The Texas Veterans Land Board. Internet website, mine included, key in on the low interest rates that veterans can obtain on their next home purchase using what is popularly known as a Texas Vet Loan.

Not so widely advertised is the availability of Home Improvement Loan. The Texas Veterans Land Board will lend eligible Texas veterans up to $25,000 for as long as 20 years on a fixed-rate note that carries a much lower interest rate than you can obtain through private financing. To qualify for the loan, the veteran must have lived in Texas for at least one year prior to loan application. Having designated Texas as your permanent home address when you first entered the service is not a requirement.

No down payment is required on the home improvement loan. For loans of less than $10,000, the maximum term of the loan is 10 years. The Veteran Land Board now offers a one-time closing with up-front funding (4 business days after closing) of the full amount of the loan. The veteran should not advance funds to a contractor, nor should the veteran purchase materials prior to the receipt of loan proceeds from the Veterans Land Board. Usually, the funds are distributed to the contractor as work is completed. 31 days after completion of the required work, the agreement usually calls for a final payment of 10%. The 10% money that is retained after completion of the work is to comply with statutory requirements to avoid liens b subcontractors. All property improvements should be completed within six months from the date of disbursal of loan proceeds.

You can obtain a Home Improvement application by calling toll free 1-800-252-vets, or simply fill out my feedback form at the bottom of this page and I'll send the forms to you via e-mail.

San Antonio Sales Down - So What?

Ed Barrett — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:32:00 GMT

Like most of the country, home sales in San Antonio, TX are down from the near record levels that began in 2006 and held firm into the first two quarters of 2007. Fueled to some extent by national media attention given to the Alamo City as the number one city in the country to invest in real estate, the number of sales during this timeframe kept the local industry buzzing, as realtors, mortgage lenders, and title companies scrambled to keep up with out-of-state investors flying into town, or in some cases, buying properties sight unseen, trusting in their local real estate representative to pick out the good buys for them.

Times have changed, as big city markets have taken a nose-dive; lower sales prices, fewer sales, massive foreclosure rates, and unsold homes lingering on the market have been the norm for these markets.

Is San Antonio any different? Sales are down, foreclosures are up, and like the rest of the country, the number of unsold homes on the market is high. But, there is at least one thing that's different in the Alamo City. In spite of the bad times, sales prices, at least in the far northwest corridor of San Antonio have remained virtually unchanged. One long-time San Antonio investor put it this way. "San Antonio buyers are rubber-necking. They're looking over their shoulder at what's happening in the rest of the country, and have slowed down to watch."

We've been through the same scenario many times in the past. And those who have watched the changing market know that San Antonio will be back to normal long before most of the rest of the country. Job growth, favorable climate attracting new businesses, and continuing national media attention ranking San Antonio high in many categories that make it a great city with unlimited future potential, will once again lead to a rapid recovery of our real estate market.

The following statistics, covering sales in the far northwest corridor of San Antonio, TX (MLS map areas 1,2 and 3) support this conclusion. (Dominant price range of $100,000 - $400,000)

Number of Sales Average Sales Price Median Sales Price Average Days on Market

2006 $152,319 $140,289 46

2007 $157,410 $145,410 62

2008 (Year-to-date) $157,473 $145,075 83

Except for the average days on market, all is well. Sellers are holding firm on their asking prices and buyers are still willing to pay for the home of their choice. As national markets improve, indications are that home values in the northwest corridor of San Antonio will once again go up in value. It's a great city to invest in. Always has been, always wil be!

Helotes, TX - A Unique San Antonio Neighbor

Ed Barrett — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:56:00 GMT

My first visit to Helotes, Texas was in the early 1970s. At the time it was "out in the middle of nowhere," according to the friend who had encouraged me to make the trip. And he was right. From Bandera Road in Leon Valley, over a leisurely drive of approximately eight miles, there was very little commercial or residential activity along the way.

A lot has changed since then. Bandera Road is now engulfed with commercial businesses, and tens of thousands of new residents have ventured into the area as the northwest San Antonio building boom, which began in the mid 1970s and continues to this day, required pioneers in small towns between San Antonio and Helotes to adapt their way of life to the changing conditions.

As the story might go, Helotes would be caught up in the changes, but this is not quite the way it is. Residents have endured the growth and the increase in traffic through their city of 4,285 inhabitants (2000 census). The mystique in this small country town, that was originally a stagecoach stop between San Antonio and Bandera, TX, thirty miles to the north, remains intact.

The annual Cornyval Festival in Helotes, which began in the 1960s, and is held the first week of May each year, is the same fun-filled event today that it was in its first year, with food, arts and crafts, PRCA rodeo performances, and a carnival midway with rides, games and amusements available throughout the four day event.

Several restored limestone buildings, dating back to the 1800s, are reminders of the rugged existence the multi-cultured community, which can be traced back to Canary Island settlers in the the 16th century, has endured. The Marnoch building, which has served as a family residence, a stagecoach stop and a post office, and is now again a family residence, is typical of these structures, some of which can be viewed from the main thoroughfare on Bandera Road.

If I could pick one of these landmark buildings that exemplifies the country atmosphere that I sense when I visit or drive through Helotes, it would be Floore's Country Store, a local country restaurant and dance hall, were Willie Nelson is reputed to have started his famed career. Opened in 1946 by John T. Floore, the famed establishment has also been host to Hank Williams Sr., Conway Twitty, Ernest tubb, Dwight Yoakam, and Lyle Lovett. Each weekend at Floore's you can expect live country music, homemade bread and tamales, and a variety of beers. If you pick the right weekend, you might run into Willie, who still comes back to visit and perform.

Tranquility is a way of life in Helotes. Attempts to infringe upon this setting, to include an attempt by WalMart to open a super store in the community, have been thwarted by strong resistance from area residents, who want to keep it the way it was---and the way it is today.

Homes for sale in the Helotes area are generally in the $200,000-$400,000 range. Many are multi-acred properties with panoramic views of the Texas hill country. For detailed information, please call me at (210) 681-5252.

Choosing The Right Home in San Antonio, TX

Ed Barrett — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:46:00 GMT

San Antonio, TX is a bustling city. Lots of growth in new jobs, homes for sale throughout the city and in outlying areas, and continuing highway improvements in an attempt to keep up with our rapid expanse have become a way of life in San Antonio. You can choose from a large inventory of existing homes, or, if you like to buy new, builders abound in all areas of the city, many of whom are leaning toward earning Energy Star certification, which involves rigid government backed inspections to ensure that each home seeking certification passes the program's stringent energy requirements.

Medallion Homes, a strong competitor in the San Antonio home building market, warns buyers "Don't be confused by builders who advertise Energy Star. They may simply use energy Star appliances or offer upgrades to achieve an Energy Star home. At Medallion Homes, Energy Star Homes are a standard feature."

An often overlooked criteria when selecting a home, is the location and its proximity to your place of employment, schools, hospitals, or other places that are important to you. Most home purchases are made during the middle of the day when traffic is relatively light. If commuting is an important aspect of your San Antonio home purchase, you really need to visit the site of your purchase at a time when you will be doing most of your traveling.

New or used? Most buyers go through this decision-making process before buying a home in San Antonio, TX. You need the help of an expert in this regard. A comprehensive analysis of sales will go a long way toward helping you make your final San Antonio home buying decision. Often, buyers who are looking only at new homes, will find that they can get a home with all or most of the amenities they want, in a pre-owned home at a lower price. And, some buyers who are looking only at older pre-owned homes, will opt for the new home when given all the details concerning guarantees, more favorable financing and closing costs, new schools, and the camaraderie that seems to prevail amongst neighbors in newer subdivisions.

Whatever your final decision is on your San Antonio, TX home purchase, you should afford yourself the services of a cost-free experienced real estate broker.

San Antonio: Recession-Proof City

Ed Barrett — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Despite increases in foreclosures across the nation, San Antonio, TX seems to be surviving the problem better than most cities. In a very comprehensive article published by Forbes.com, San Antonio ranked second as a recession-proof city, behind Oklahoma City, San Antonio's strong showing in affordable housing prices and solid unemployment figures(decreased from 4.3% to 4.0% during the time frame covered in the study) were critical factors extracted from the Forbes article that led to San Antonio's high ranking among the top 50 largest metro areas in the country.

Much of the data included in the Forbes report was taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the year ending in February 2008 to see which areas were adding or subtracting jobs. Job growth in non-farm payrolls, through February 2008, and construction data, education and health sevices, finiancial activities and natural resources were some of the other factors taken into consideration.

With real estate prices falling nationwide, median home price information supplied by the National Association of Realtors, from the fourth quarter of 2006 through the fourth quarter of 2007, was a major factor in the Forbes analysis. Texas cities fared best. With favorable climates and available land, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas were all among the leading cities using this measure.

The Forbes rankings were adjusted using data from a November 2007 report, "U.S. Metro Economies: The Mortgage Crisis, which lists each city's estimated gross metropolitan product growth by projecting how rising foreclosures and falling home prices would affect overall levels of productivity in local communities.

Second Lien. Good or bad?

Ed Barrett — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Between 2000 and 2006, and still an option for many buyers, a popular idea was to take out a second mortgage on their home purchase. The first loan was almost always for 80% of the sales price of the home, and the second loan would be between 5% to 20% of the sales price, which would then require a down payment of between 0% and 15%.

The purpose of taking a second loan is to eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), which is designed to afford lenders insurance protection in the event a buyer defaults on a loan that has a single mortgage of more than 80% of the home's value. For example, if a buyer makes a $10,000 down payment on a home purchased for $200,000, the lender would be at risk for 95% of the home's value. In this situation, the lender will usually require the buyer to purchase PMI, which has a typical cost of .75% (.00075) of the loan amount, or on the $190,000 loan referenced above, the buyer's monthly fee for the PMI would be approximately $142.50.

The second loan idea, which by satisfying the lender's requirement of an 80% loan, relieves the buyer of the PMI fee. Of course, there's a catch to the process. Almost always, except in some privately obtained second loans, the interest rate on the second loan will be considerably higher than the rate on the first lien. If the rate is so high that it offsets the advantage of executing the second loan, then the buyer would be better off paying the PMI fee.

Many analysts are now saying that because of the higher rates, the second loan idea is no longer a valid option. My opinion is that each situtation warrants its own evaluation. One aspect of the comparison that should always be considered is that with the second lien type loan, the balance is decreasing with each monthly payment. Conversely, on the PMI insurance, which will remain as part of the loan payment until the mortgage is reduced to 80% of the sales price, none of that amount goes toward the principal of the loan.

Still, you should consider all variables. For an individual consultation, please call me at (210)681-5252.

Pulte Homes - $30,000 Buyer Incentive

Ed Barrett — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:32:00 GMT

Pulte Homes is currently offering as much as $30,000 in buyer incentives on ready to move in homes in neighborhoods throughout San Antonio, TX. Purchased prior to May 15, 2008 Included in the Pulte inventory of homes available for the discount are a few in the popular Stonegate Hill neighborhood. For a full list of homes available throughout the city, please fill in the feedback form at the bottom of this page.

Stonegate Hill is a well-established very affordable gated community. Whether you’re thinking long-range, perhaps for a future retirement home in San Antonio, TX., or you’re a growing family that is more interested in highly-rated schools, Stonegate Hill will meet your needs.

Located in northwest San Antonio near Seaworld and Hyatt Hill Country Resort, Stonegate Hill has easy access to downtown San Antonio and numerous area hospitals. Easily accessible major highways also puts residents of Stonegate Hill just minutes away from Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Within the neighborhood, Stonegate Hills has all the amenities that make living just a little more enjoyable. A community pool and playscape, a tennis court and a basketball court are available for all residents of the community.

Among the major employers near the heavily-treed Stonegate Hill neighborhood include Westover Hill Corporate Park, a Chase Bank regional office, World Savings and Loan, Citicorp and the QVC Network. Soon to be added to the list is a branch of the National Security Agency (NSA).

For homeowners looking for a day on the links, San Antonio hosts dozens of courses, including three public courses at nearby Hyatt Hill Country Resort, and two courses at La Cantera, to include the Arnold Palmer PGA tour course. Also nearby is the highly rated course at Cedar Creek.

Current price range for home in Stonegate Hill range from $216,990 and $284,910. Spacious homes from 2260 to 3488 square feet are included in the vast Pulte Homes inventory of floor plans.

Del Webb's Hill Country Retreat

Ed Barrett — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:36:00 GMT

It’s too early to put definitive numbers on what is probably the most exclusive San Antonio, TX retirement community, but if overall statistics taken from Senior Journal are any indication, the Pulte built community at Hill Country Retreat in Alamo Ranch will fly high in the rankings.

Extracting from the study, conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, which surveyed 60,927 buyers of newly-built single-family homes, Del Webb ranks highest in customer satisfaction among the largest active adult community home builders.

Although the study pre-dated homes in Del Webb’s Hill Country Retreat in San Antonio, TX., it stated that those Del Webb homes being built by Pulte Homes, receives particularly high ratings in those areas that are considered most important to retirees. Pulte Homes is the exclusive builder of the Del Webb’s Hill Country Retreat community. Early indications are that it will follow suit and will rank ahead of the competition as the Alamo Ranch retirement community matures.

Still in its early stages, the layout of Hill Country Retreat has taken shape. Already open for the original owners is a community pool and playscape, along with tennis and basketball courts, and the crown jewel of amenities, a mammoth 28,000 square foot Lifestyle Center, that includes a Fitness and Wellness Center, an aerobics studio and jogging track, an up-to-date library, a spacious ballroom, a billiard room, indoor swimming, and a host of conference type rooms for the use of all retired homeowners at Hill Country Retreat.

If socializing with other residents is on your agenda, Del Webb’s Hill Country Retreat has a myriad of craft clubs, pot luck dinners and trips to surrounding towns, amongst a host of other resident friendly activities to keep you busy.

Del Webb’s Hill Country Retreat by Pulte Homes, just minutes to Seaworld and the Hyatt Hill Country Resort, with easy highway access to downtown San Antonio, is a must see if you are contemplating retirement in San Antonio. Soon to be added to the Alamo Ranch location are a new high school and at least two major hospitals. The current price scale at Hill Country Retreat starts under $150,000 with floor plans ranging in size from a compact 1247 square feet, on up to over 2700 square feet.

Braun Station - A San Antonio Dream Community

Ed Barrett — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:31:00 GMT

When I went to work as marketing director in the Braun Station neighborhood in 1985, much of the subdivision had already been built. Still to come was Braun Heights, appropriately named because of its higher elevation than the rest of the community.

Braun Heights was the culmination of all the efforts of Tommy Saunders, who began the original phase of Braun Station in 1974. The majority of the homes in Braun Heights are in the 2200 – 4000 square foot range, and when completed, were truly the culmination of dream come true for one of San Antonio’s finest developers, who truly cared for his community.

A San Antonio builder since 1949, Tommy had a vision of a community carved from the heavily-wooded terrain natural to the foothills of the Texas hill country. He foresaw a community of proud homeowners who would share his dream. The timing had to be right—the site carefully selected far in advance of development and construction. The land would have to be in its natural state when development began if he was to fulfill his dream.

In 1965, Tommy found his ideal location, just 5 minutes out Bandera Road from Loop 410, minutes from major employment centers. The gently sloping hills, native oak trees, and naturally landscaped country terrain abounded in the site that would one day be Braun Station. Construction began in 1974. It would be a long process, carefully planned to maintain the environmental integrity of the land.

“My entire life has been devoted to building homes in San Antonio,” Tommy Saunders said. “Braun Station makes it all worthwhile.

Each home in Braun Station was built on a lot that is custom-engineered up to 25% larger than in most of the surrounding neighborhoods to save the trees. This commitment has resulted in many uniquely styled homes.

Braun Station is a complete community. Activities are geared toward family life and maintaining the value of property. Two homeowner associations provide excellent control of community security and social functions. Within the community are an elementary school (Braun Station Elementary) from kindergarten through grade five, and a middle school(Coke Stevenson Middle School) for grades six through eight. Each of these schools are among the highest regarded schools in the Northside Independent School District.

Strategically located in the Braun Station community are three swim and tennis facilities, the third, which was opened in 1985, and is located on a park like setting, contains a private clubhouse for the use of Braun Station West residents and guests. In addition to a sports court and two tennis courts, the Braun Station West facility also has an Olympic-sized swimming pool suited for area swim meets. With an overall master plan of only 1800 homes in the community, Braun Station boasts more than ample recreational facilities for all of its families.

Each of the community recreation centers is designed in the tradition of the 19^th century. Retaining the nostalgia of yesterday was part of Tommy Saunders’ master plan. In Braun Station, the motto is, “the way is was, is the way it is.”

Homes in Braun Station are currently selling from $130,000 in the Braun Station West neighborhood, with prices in Braun Heights ranging from $250,000 upward. For additional information on Braun Station, please fill out the feedback form on this page, or call me at 210 681-5252.

Ryland Homes at Bavarian Forest

Ed Barrett — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:15:00 GMT

If you're looking for a little bit of country with easy access to San Antonio, you might want to consider a Ryland-built home in Bavarian Forest, where you can select from a choice of heavily-treed lots, all with access to running trails throughout the neighborhood.

Located in historic Helotes, TX, home of Floore's Country Store, where Willie Nelson spent his early days in country music and still comes back for regular visits, Bavarian Forest is just minutes from the Texas Hill Country, Medina Lake, and Bandera, Texas, 'The Cowboy Capitol of The World.'

If golfing is in your plans, you can choose from dozens of San Antonio area golf courses. Just four miles from Bavarian Forest, near the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park and the University of Texas at San Antonio, is the world-class Arnold Palmer PGA tour course at La Cantera. Even closer to Bavarian Forest is the municipal course at Cedar Creek.

Three beautiful model homes representative of a wide variety of floor plans designed to meet the needs of the most discriminating buyers are available at Bavarian Forest. After selecting the ideal plan, Ryland Homes takes the home buying process to another level by allowing buyers liberal choices in customizing their dream home at their 'My Style Design Center.' Whatever your needs, a qualified Ryland Homes representative will be there to guide you toward finishing your home the way you want it to be.

With energy prices soaring, you can rest assured you are getting the most economic homes available. From start to finish, top to bottom, each Ryland home must pass a rigid third party inspection mandated by the government to be Energy Star certified.

Current floor plans in Bavarian Forest range in size from 1770 square feet up to 3105 square feet, and are currently priced to sell between $210,000 and $265,000. Homes under construction will be available for the start of the upcoming school year. In the plans for Bavarian Forest are an Amenity Center with sports court and playground.

For details on how to receive a guaranteed rebate of $1,000 on your total move-in costs on any home purchased through the Ed Barrett Realtors website, please fill out the feedback form at the bottom of this page.