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House Hunt: New Year, New Homes

Each week we feature great homes in and around East Cobb just waiting for the right buyer.

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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2730 Bolton Abbey Drive, Marietta 30064. $400,305. 5 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  3,124 Sq Ft . Brokered by David Weekley Homes.

365 Summit Village Drive, Marietta 30066. $269,500. 4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms Brokered by RE/MAX Town And Country.

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2009 Granite Mill Road, Marietta 30062. $275,365. 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. Brokered by Results Realty Services, LLC.

902 Weddington Place, Marietta 30068. $564,900. Price Reduced. 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Brokered by Peachtree Property Group.

620 Westbury Park Drive, Marietta 30067. $1,100,000. 6 Bedrooms  7 Bathrooms. Brokered By Harry Norman Realtors.

722 Iroquois Drive Nw Marietta 30060. $369,000. 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3,459 Sq Ft. Brokered by Harrry Norman Realtors-Cobb.

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