There are many advantages to buying a new home versus an older home - even if the home is only a few years old.  Although the list of advantages goes beyond, here are a few:

New Home Warranty – Re-sales do not typically include any kind of warranty, whereas a new construction requires the Builder to give certain warranties.  With re-sales, you want to make sure you test every appliance and carefully inspect the home in the brief time before closing.  With new construction, you have 1-6 years (and sometimes more) to inspect and test out the home to make sure everything is working properly. 

ENERGY STAR Certified – Building and energy codes now require new construction to comply with ENERGY STAR, which not only helps the environment, but helps you save on utilities!  From more efficient HVAC systems and increased insulation, to energy efficient light bulbs and appliances, the energy code will save homeowners a large chunk of change each month in heating, cooling, and electric bills.

Get exactly what you want by customizing the home – From framing and layout preferences to paint colors, to cabinet and flooring choices, there is no limit to customization!  You won’t have to settle in any aspect of the home.  Just make sure you talk to your Builder before assuming that they will allow customization.

No Hidden Defects – Buying a resale can sometimes be scary, especially not knowing what is hiding behind the walls.  With a new home, you won’t also be buying someone else’s past problems.  Your home is carefully constructed and inspected every step of the way, and even if anything does go wrong, you always have the warranty to back you up.

Manufacturer’s Warranties – Again, since everything in the home is new, anything that comes with a manufacturer’s warranty will be covered for the full life of the product.  Unlike a resale, you don’t have to worry that the refrigerator or dishwasher’s warranty has expired by the time you move in.

New Home in a New Subdivision – When buying a new home in a new subdivision, you don’t have to worry about the neighbor’s old house bringing down the value of your home when you go to resell it because all of your neighbor’s houses are new too.

The Landscaping only improves with time – New subdivisions sometimes look bare, but you know that in a year or two when those small trees mature and the grass fills out, your home will be even more beautiful than the day you moved in.

Up-to-date with Building Codes and New Technology – Building Codes change all the time, and new construction must comply with these changes.  Technology also changes rapidly, and in buying a new home, you are buying the most recent and up-to-the-minute technology offered, from appliances to alarm systems and more.

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