Advantages of Buying a New Home versus Older One
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No matter what the current economic situation is, buying a new home will always have distinct advantages over purchasing an older home. From being able to customize your floor plan and features to more updated technology and appliances, there are a number of reasons you should consider purchasing a newly built home over a pre-owned home for you and your family.
Everything is New
One of the most obvious advantages to purchasing a new home vs an older home is the fact that everything in your home will be brand new. When purchasing a pre-owned home, the carpet, fixtures, walls, appliances etc… have been used by at least one family before you. Any stains, chips or holes are yours to keep and will remain for the duration of your lease. Purchasing a new home ensures that everything will be clean and unused when you move-in.
Customization
When purchasing a new home, you are given the opportunity to customize certain aspects of your home; the level of customization varies from builder to builder. Cabinets, flooring, bonus rooms and energy efficient features are just some of the many amenities you get to pick out when building your home.
Green Features
Many new homes today are built with your comfort and the environment in mind. These homes often are constructed with green materials and are designed to include other environmentally friendly amenities as well, such as solar panels, tankless water heaters, better insulation and indoor air filtration systems. These features are both kind to the environment and to your wallet, as they save you money each month on utilities. Ussually any pre-owned home you purchase will not have these added benefit of green features.
Safety
Some older homes were built with hazardous materials, such as asbestos and lead-based paint. For families moving into an older home, these dangerous and outdated building methods can seriously threaten the health and safety of you and your family. In addition, overtime, mold may have developed in a home and can greatly affect the health of you and your family. In choosing to buy a new home, you will be moving into a house that is not only free of these hazards, but it is also up to date on all plumbing and wiring regulations, ensuring a safer environment for your family.
Easy Maintenance
Newer homes are built using durable and lasting materials, which translate into to less upkeep and maintenance. In an older home, you may have to deal with worn out appliances, run-down materials, wiring and plumbing that may be in constant need of repair, or any number of other issues. As a new home owner, you’ll run into fewer issues and if you do, you can call your home builder’s customer service team for quick resolution. In most cases, you are protected by a builder warranty and manufacturer warranties on materials and products.
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