Tuesday, March 29, 2011

10 Reasons To Buy New

10 REASONS TO BUY NEW

One of the first decisions when looking for a home is whether to buy new or purchase an existing home. While there are some advantages to purchasing resale such as an established neighborhood or included upgrades, there are also many benefits of buying a new home including:

1. New Home Pricing

The price of a new home used to be more expensive than an existing one, with falling land costs, that is no longer true. Your new home is likely to need fewer repairs or replacements since everything is new. Even better, homes usually appreciate with time and when you buy a new home located in a desirable neighborhood, the value may increase even more and you likely will have a greater resale appeal if and when you sell.

2. Your Neighborhood Is Well Planned

Builders know that a key factor in selling homes is to build them in well-planned, desirable neighborhoods. This is accomplished by carefully selecting lots in locations with a quality reputation and desirable amenities for future residents including top-ranked educational facilities and best-in-class dining, shopping and recreation.

3. Up-To-Date Design

New and better ways of constructing homes are consistently being generated. Also, as consumer trends change, new construction can respond with floorplans to accommodate customer needs that some existing homes do not include such as great rooms (oversized family rooms), larger closets, media niches and larger state-of-the-art kitchens.

4. Warranties

A new home comes with something no older home can provide.... the builder's limited warranty. This is your assurance that you are getting what you paid for and that your builder stands behind their product. A warranty typically covers new appliances, carpets, mechanical equipment and overall construction of a new home for a period of time.

5. Energy Efficiency

New homes are more energy efficient because they are better insulated, have better windows and more efficient central heating and air conditioning systems.

6. Wired for State-of-the-Art Technology

With the abundance of home computers, home media centers, surround sound and other modern conveniences, new homes are being wired to accommodate state-of-the-art technology that wasn't available when many existing homes were built.

7. Healthy Living

New homes may offer health advantages. Asbestos is no longer used in shingles, floor tiles, ceilings or insulation. And most often, lead is no longer used in paint, and formaldehyde emissions have been virtually eliminated from plywood and particle board.

8. Low Maintenance

New homebuilders use the latest and greatest materials that technology can offer. The result? New homes are virtually maintenance free for many years.

9. Help Through the Process

To help make the new home buying process more manageable, builders provide customers with a team of trusted professionals to guide them through the process. This is especially helpful for first-time buyers.

10. A New Home Is All Yours

There is truly no place like home, and when you purchase new construction, you are able to create the setting you desire. The flooring, window coverings, appliances in the kitchen are all special touches that make your home distinct and special will be exactly what you decide.

If you have any questions or would like to tour a New Home Community in Kingsport, Johnson City, Boone's Creek or Gray, Tennessee call a new home specialist at 423-218-2008 or check out our website at edinburghcommunity.com