Today’s new homes offer more benefits than ever before, and many home buyers want a new-construction house. Before you make the decision on whether to buy a new or existing home, consider the top four reasons why buyers prefer new construction.
1. It’s New!
You are the first person to live in the home, so everything is brand new and clean. The carpet or hardwood flooring is new, the cabinets are in perfect condition, the kitchen might have a center island and granite counter tops and the appliances are all brand-new and unused. You also won’t have to worry about replacing or repairing out of date, damaged or worn materials and appliances.
2. Customize Your Home
With new construction, you can build your home exactly how you want it. You can personalize every aspect of your home to reflect your style and meet the specific needs of your family. Choose your favorite cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, fixtures, and add unique features to your home.
3. Reduced Maintenance
An older home may require upgrades and repairs in order to make it comfortable and functional for your family. Unlike older homes, the products used in new homes are brand-new and under warranty, so you get the full lifespan of everything in your home. The roof, appliances, countertops, water heater etc. and other components of your home feature the latest design and building materials, which can require less care and maintenance and should offer you years of use before needing to be replaced.
4. Energy Efficient & Technologically Current
New homes today are more energy efficient and technologically current than older homes. With new construction, you’ll get a home that meets current building codes for energy efficiency. Better insulation technologies, modern heating and cooling systems, energy efficient windows, the latest appliances and features, and the latest communication, security, home office and entertainment technologies are just some of the benefits of a new construction homes. With an older home, you may need to upgrade the insulation, furnace and air condition systems and replace windows in order to make the home more energy efficient.