House Hunt: Buy a Brand New Home for the Brand New Year

For homebuyers, 2012 will be a bonanza of opportunities to purchase the home of their dreams. Since the real estate market is still 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.

4430 Wooded Oaks, Kennesaw 30152. $299,900. 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. 3,391 Sq Ft. Brokered by Traton Homes Realty Inc.

358 S Morgans Creek Court NW, Kennesaw 30144. $241,280. 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. 2,466 Sq Ft. Brokered by Abot Sales LLC.

189 Shadowmist Court, Acworth 30101. $249,900. Price Reduced. 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms. 2,966 Sq Ft. Brokered by Telfair Brokers Inc.

261 Shaw Drive, Acworth 30102. $189,990. 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. 2,636 Sq Ft. Brokered by D.R. Horton.

50 Cobblestone Drive NW, Cartersville 30120. $136,900. Price Reduced. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. Brokered by Professional Realty Group.

15 Mckinley Court, Cartersville 30121. $105,000. Foreclosure. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. Brokered by Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers.