The Benefits of Buying a Newly Constructed Home

Published April 14th, 2022 by Rose Building Contractors, Inc.

When shopping for a new home, you can purchase a resale (a house that was already lived in) or a newly constructed unit. While each option has its pros and cons, purchasing a newly built home provides numerous benefits.

Bundled MGMT are sharing some of the advantages you should keep in mind before deciding to buy a new home.

Energy Efficient Home

Modern construction comes with the added benefit of energy efficiency. New homes are built with the latest advances in building construction methods and materials, which provides homeowners with the benefit of lower energy bills.

Your builder has probably included options such as energy efficient windows that can prevent as much as 30% of heat gain and loss commonly attributed to less energy-efficient windows.

Pro tip: Make sure to ask the builder about other options such as dual flush toilets, LED lighting, and a smart thermostat.

Just the Way You Like Them

You can’t do much about the architecture of pre-owned homes. A lot of the design choices in pre-owned homes are permanent and starting over could be too expensive.

New construction homes are more customizable because you have several options when choosing floor plans and designs. It’s like starting over with a clean slate. You can choose materials and designs that align with your style. Whether you choose granite countertops, ceramic tiles, or wooden cabinets, your home will be finished tailored to your exact needs.

Lower Maintenance

The biggest problem with pre-built homes is that the HVAC system and electrical appliances often require significant repairs. Footing the bill for each repair can cost a fortune. This isn’t a problem with new construction homes and most of them are equipped with modern appliances and conveniences.

If well maintained, you can go 10 or 20 years before having to replace the HVAC system. New construction saves money in terms of maintenance.

New Home Warranty

It is common for new homes to have construction defects; some of these can be serious. Contractors offer warranties that can take care of these structural defects for varying periods of time. This gives you the peace of mind that if something goes wrong, you are covered.

A Bold New Community

After interviewing some of the biggest property managers we found out that one of the most immediate benefits of buying a new construction home is a brand new community. When families move into a new community for the first time, they tend to form a relationship in a welcoming environment. Almost everyone in the community is excited to begin a new journey and has more patience for each other.

Squeaky Clean

Prefer to live in a clean home? Newly constructed homes are the cleanest option because no one else has lived in them. The new house provides all the latest materials and sealants, making it virtually impossible to find a cleaner place to live in.

The best part is that there are nasty surprises lurking in the basement (such as pests and warped floors).

Financing is Easier

New construction homes often provide homeowners with special financing incentives. For instance, the home builder may offer special in-house financing that beats that of mortgage lenders. Since the builder is making money from your purchase, they have enough wiggle room to provide you with all kinds of financing incentives that a third party cannot offer.

Just make sure to shop around for mortgage offers and find the best one.

Advanced Electrical Work

Older homes were built when the internet was still in its earliest stages. Builders couldn’t account for advanced technologies and the outdated electrical wiring reflects that. Old and worn-out electrical wiring is more prone to overheating if you connect too many items at once. Newly constructed homes are designed with advanced wires that facilitate today’s technology such as phones, the internet, and televisions.

New Amenities

Older communities don’t offer the latest amenities. Buying a new home can introduce a range of amenities that are built right into a community, these include features such as tennis courts, clubhouses, swimming pools, fitness centers, gyms, and more.

The bottom line is, newly built homes give you more room for customization, are more energy-efficient, and come with fewer hassles. You might even get lucrative financial incentives from the builder.

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