As new communities emerge, home builders fill the lots with beautiful, new custom-designed homes. Many of these communities are master-planned, offering residents the finest in amenities and options money can buy. While pre-owned homes can provide a sense of charm, it may take a lot of work and money to get these homes move-in ready. Some of the benefits of buying a new home include:
Buying New Vs. Pre-Owned
Benefits of Buying a New Home vs. a Pre-Owned Home
The Price
Ability to customize
With many custom home builders, you have the power to choose features such as cabinet and carpet colors, flooring and counter materials and even the home layout. Other important features include choosing the lot you prefer or picking the exterior paint color to tailor the home to your individual tastes and needs.
Energy and cost savings
Today’s new homes are far more energy efficient than homes built just five years ago. If you care about “green” — whether that means the money you spend on energy bills every month or your concern about the environment — a newly constructed home is virtually always a better option. Homes built today must meet far more rigorous code standards for energy efficiency than just a few years back. Most newly-built homes come with energy certifications covering walls, roofs, windows, doors and even appliance packages.
Less maintenance and repairs
Your new home is built with all new materials that have not experienced the wear and tear of a pre-owned home. The carpets and paint are fresh, the roof is new and the walls are solid. With new homes engineered to require less maintenance, you will find a greater return on your investment when you buy new. The homes will likely not need any major repairs for at least 10 years, and if they do, the repair may be covered under a warranty.
Warranties and financing
Many new construction homes come with warranties guaranteeing any repair work, if needed, within the first year as well as offering structural warranties up to 10 years. Even with a thorough inspection, you may find leaks and defects in a pre-owned home, which you, as the home owner will be responsible to pay for. Home builders also offer a variety of perks, directly to buyers, through their in-house financing department. These deals are only available through the builder.
Community Amenities
Many new homes are built in lavish master-planned communities with resort-style community centers, pools and clubhouses. Many of these communities also feature hiking trails, protected open lands and some of the best new schools and shopping near your new home.
