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House Hunt: Brand New Homes for a Brand New Year

Each Thursday we feature available homes in West Cobb, Paulding and Douglas counties.

For homebuyers, 2012 will be a bonanza of opportunities to purchase the home of their dreams. Since the real estate market is stilll sluggish, builders are offering tons of custom options and upgrades potential buyers want.

The most popular upgrades include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, lighting fixtures and hardwood floors. Being able to incorporate these options into a newly constructed home is appealing to a homebuyer and gives the builder a definite edge over "finished homes".

Take a look at the following new homes offering many of these sought-after upgrades. Click through the image gallery to preview the featured homes. Click on an address listed below to link to AOL Real Estate's full listing description, mortgage calculators, credit prequalifying, need-to-know and contact information.

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32 Lanier Court, Hiram 30141$88,000. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1,604 Sq Ft. Brokered by Harry Norman Realtors.

292 Bennett Way, Dallas 30132$177,900. 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. Brokered by REMAX Westside.

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2315 Valley Creek Drive, Lithia Springs 30122$159,900. Short Sale Opportunity. 4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  2,951 Sq Ft. Brokered by Keller Williams Realty - North Atlanta.

61 Provident Place, Douglasville, GA 30134$199,900. 5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms. Brokered by Open House Atlanta Real Estate Group LLC.

3207 Ancoats Street, Douglasville 30135$569,900. 5 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms 5,885 Sq Ft. Brokered by Muffley & Associates

5455 Stirrup Way, Powder Springs 30127$184,990. 5 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms 3,560 Sq Ft. Brokered by Peachtree Communities

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