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Providing Solutions for First Time Home Buyers

How does a home builder face the challenges of today's market and the economic forces that impact it? At Tim Schaeffer Communities, President Jason Schaeffer finds the solution in a re-dedication to the firm's principles of containing costs while maintaining the highest quality in every home he builds.

"We have been fortunate in our ability to keep our home prices competitive due to our long term relationships with our subcontractors," Schaeffer says of his 20 year old company, founded by his father Tim in 1989.

The Schaeffer Solution presents opportunity for homebuyers seeking to purchase a new home now. As a part of the solution for first time homebuyers, Schaeffer has introduced three new very affordable home designs aimed at getting new buyers into homeownership.

The Arbor offers an excellent option for the first time homebuyer with the charm and intimacy of efficient living and the privacy and independence of a single family home. The basic floor plan features a first-floor master suite and second bedroom with shared bath, a spacious kitchen/breakfast suite and a formal living room. An unfinished attic offers plenty of storage space or the option to fit out a third bedroom and second full bath.

Looking for something a little larger? The Chadwick may just fill the bill. Formal living and dining rooms, a large family room, a kichen/breakfast suite, powder room and a welcoming foyer comprise the home's first floor. A spacious master suite with private bath and walk-in closet, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the second floor.

Today's most popular choice for flexibility is the bi-level home with the advantages of single level living and the options for a lower level completed to meet a household's needs now or in the future. The Georgian model's first floor includes a master suite with private bath, a second bedroom and full bath, spacious living room, formal dining room and a large kitchen with built-in pantry. Lower suite options include a third bedroom and bath plus kitchenette.....the perfect solution for in-law or guest quarters... or leave the space for unfinished storage and your option of choice later as your family grows. These three new home designs are available at Cornerstone Estates in Carney's Point, Pine Crest in Egg Harbor Township and White Pines in Winslow Township.

Expedited Delivery homes at The Townhomes at Lonaconing East in Berlin Borough offer a perfect solution for homebuyers who are eager to move now. And a beautiful decorator appointed Winston model is now available at White Cedars in Winslow Township, where only five homesites remain.

"The recently passed Homebuyer Tax Credit bill offering first time buyers a non-repayable $8,000 tax credit is a great incentive to buy," Schaeffer says. "We are sweetening that incentive with special offers for credit toward options and upgrades from our Design Center." Full details on the tax credit program and Design Center incentives are available at any Tim Schaeffer Community.

"It's amazing how much a person can save over time by converting rent dollars into homeownership," Schaeffer says. "It may sound trite to say ‘there has never been a better time',but the fact is, it's true. With competitive pricing, immediately available inventory and the new, upgraded tax credit for first time buyers, it is no longer reasonable to put the dream of ownership on hold."

For more information on Tim Schaeffer Communities visit www.timschaeffer.com or call 888-331-BUILD.