Blog originally published on July 18, 2018. Updated on July 15, 2022.
Are you working with a real estate agent when you should really be working with home builders? Quite a number of potential homeowners refrain from getting a new home because they assume it is more costly. While this may be the case, you should not overlook the various benefits of acquiring a newly constructed home.
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The Inclusion of Energy Efficient Appliances in Newer Homes
In contrast to existing homes, many modern buildings are incorporating more energy-efficient appliances and green systems as local building codes become stricter. This could include such things as energy-efficient windows, siding, and other construction materials as well as appliances like refrigerators, water heaters, air conditioning units, washing machines, and so on. A home optimized for energy efficiency will save you a significant amount of money in the long run. Should you purchase an existing home, the cost of updating its appliances and systems will prove quite costly. It may also have lead paint or other hazardous outdated materials.
Customize Your Dream Home!
Should you buy your own house in an area that is still being developed, you have the choice of having it personalized to fit your needs. You get to pick your preferred flooring type, the type of countertops you want, your kitchen cabinets’ design, and other indoor and outdoor details. In the case of buying an existing home, you will either have to live with whatever the previous owner installed or incur additional expenses in customizing it.
Lower Cost of Maintenance
A newly constructed home translates to lower maintenance costs as it has not experienced any wear and tear. It may be several years before you have to perform such maintenance tasks as repairing or replacing a leaking roof, repairing the floor, and remodeling the house. The lack of maintenance issues and costs gives you time to recover and restore the savings you exhausted during the home’s purchase. After buying an already-used house, you may have to re-wire the electrical system, repaint it, perform minor repairs on its air conditioning system, septic system, and plumbing. All these could add up to a significant amount.
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When you're conducting your home search, you'll also want to consider things like property taxes and finding the right school for your children, if applicable. All factors considered, a brand new home is ultimately more beneficial than a second-hand home. The initial costs might be high, but the financial benefits of the house will prove the investment worthwhile.
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