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Tampa Named Best Market for First-Time Buyers for Second Year In a Row

Known for its beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, phenomenal restaurants and entertainment destinations, and sunny year-round weather, Tampa is undoubtedly a top place to call home. And, if you are looking for your first home, Tampa has even more to offer! In fact, Tampa is the nation’s top market for
Buying a New Home in Florida This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step!

Thinking of buying a new home in Florida? The first step towards owning your dream home is to get pre-qualified and determine your home buying power.
Two Central Florida Cities Ranked Best for First-Time Buyers

Searching for your first home in Florida? Then start your search in Tampa or Orlando, two of the top markets for first-time buyers in the US!
Highland Homes Plans and Pricing Appeal to Tampa Bay Millennials
The Tampa Bay housing market has rebounded and home prices have started to climb, and while that is positive for the overall economy, it can limit the options for first-time and entry-level home buyers.For many Millennials (young professionals in their 20’s and early 30’s) now entering the housing
Home Buying Misconceptions 101: Down Payments
For first-time home buyers, one of the greatest challenges is saving up for a down payment. In fact, that fear of saving money while paying back student loans and entering the workforce can keep many would-be home buyers from purchasing a home. At Highland Homes, we want to shut down the
How Low Can They Go?
No, I'm not talking about the limbo! Mortgage rates just keep falling. Experts have stated that rates may fall as low as 4.5% in the next few months versus climbing back up to 6% as once predicted. This is great new for home buyers because they could qualify for a slightly larger loan or even better
Military Still Have Time to Save with Federal Housing Tax Credit

Great news for members of the military, foreign service and intelligence communities. You may have until April 30, 2011 (an additional year) to buy a home and claim the home buyer tax credit, which expired for most Americans on April 30, 2010.
Take Advantage of the Tax Credit Now

Yes, the federal housing tax credit has been extended, but time is still running out to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit.
Credit Guidelines for Financing a New Home
Highland Homes uses financing every day in order to continue selling homes to first time buyers. Unfortunately, it's not as easy to secure a home mortgage as it used to be. In fact, many buyers come to the sales centers ready to purchase a Florida new home, only to find out there are issues on the