David Seiders, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders says 75 percent of the nation's builders and developers are offering incentives.Those incentives range widely. "Developers will upgrade appliances, put in a Garland range or a Sub-Zero refrigerator," says Diane Saatchi, a vice president with the Corcoran Group who specializes in Hamptons properties...
The Associated Press reported last week that a new San Diego condo development, Atria, was giving away plasma TVs and $5,000 home renovation gift certificates. Other popular options include fancy kitchen cabinets, granite countertops and marble baths.
