I just got a prius And I LOVE IT!!!! With todays Gas Problems, it is the smartest money I've spent this year.

Where do I sign? I have Prius envy.

Too hot there, though. Dang.

"Plays hell on the resale homes nearby — it’s tough to compete with thousands of dollars in “free” upgrades, free swimming pools, and automobiles."

That's why the outer Valley areas were hit so much harder than we were here in town when the "bubble burst". There's an insane amount of new home building going on at the fringes of 'The Valley Of The Sun".

Jay; The more things change the more they stay the same (hey that's a pretty snappy cliche - I may use that again). In a different time, iun a galxy far far away - actually in Philadelphia, around 1955 there was a development named Rambler Park where each new house came with a new Nash Rambler. The Nash is long gone but the name remains...

I like Jim Duncan's bike idea - but in our 'walkable" community in Playa Vista (Los angeles) the green option is the little electric car (like a golf cart)

I'd like to see developers in "walkable" communities include bikes with the home purchases. That would be green.

How about free gas to go along with that car? There are a few builders offering free gasoline to entice buyers. Now, where have I heard that one before! $2.99 gas guarantee?

Interesting to see. Here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito CA area, the Prius and other hybrids are becoming the default realtor car. I think we will only see more of this in the VERY near future. I am all for it.

What ever moves your boat, as they say. It would be interesting to see how many houses they move with these incentives. Can you tell, Jay? In our area, they're throwing in upgrades but nothing more.

Keep reminding everyone to use their own agent to protect their rights. Great advise. Builder's are only interested in their bottom line, not the buyer's best interest.

Winning a Prius would be awesome. They are a bit on the expensive side. Anyone heard if the price on them will be coming down?

I just got a prius And I LOVE IT!!!! With todays Gas Problems, it is the smartest money I've spent this year.

What, no Smart car as a REALTOR bonus?

Where do I sign? I have Prius envy.

Too hot there, though. Dang.

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That's why the outer Valley areas were hit so much harder than we were here in town when the "bubble burst". There's an insane amount of new home building going on at the fringes of 'The Valley Of The Sun".

I am seeing more and more of these offers such as cars, cleaning service, furniture, etc. But are these really encouraging people to buy homes?

Jay; The more things change the more they stay the same (hey that's a pretty snappy cliche - I may use that again). In a different time, iun a galxy far far away - actually in Philadelphia, around 1955 there was a development named Rambler Park where each new house came with a new Nash Rambler. The Nash is long gone but the name remains...

I like Jim Duncan's bike idea - but in our 'walkable" community in Playa Vista (Los angeles) the green option is the little electric car (like a golf cart)

I'd like to see developers in "walkable" communities include bikes with the home purchases. That would be green.

How about free gas to go along with that car? There are a few builders offering free gasoline to entice buyers. Now, where have I heard that one before! $2.99 gas guarantee?

Interesting to see. Here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito CA area, the Prius and other hybrids are becoming the default realtor car. I think we will only see more of this in the VERY near future. I am all for it.

What ever moves your boat, as they say. It would be interesting to see how many houses they move with these incentives. Can you tell, Jay? In our area, they're throwing in upgrades but nothing more.

Keep reminding everyone to use their own agent to protect their rights. Great advise. Builder's are only interested in their bottom line, not the buyer's best interest.