Staff Report
Published Aug. 17, 2009

The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia has partnered with S.C. Electric & Gas, The State newspaper and Citadel Broadcasting to offer “The Big Deal,” a program that offers $1,000 toward the price of a new home from any participating builders through Oct. 31.

All buyers of participating homes will receive a package of housewarming gifts valued at more than $3,000. According to the association, those gifts include discounts on home maintenance items, a flat-screen TV or gift card for other home entertainment purchase, and an alarm system.

Buyers are also entered into a grand prize drawing for $10,000 worth of furniture from Whit-Ash Furnishings, a $3,000 designer garage floor from Garage Tek or a $250 air purifier system from Rainbow Authorized Distributors.

For first-time homebuyers, the incentive is increased by the $8,000 federal tax credit. Buying now could result in more than $20,000 in discounts and merchandise, the association said.

See a list of all eligible homes online.