Brand New Homes and Condos
Benefits of Purchasing a Home in a New Development
There are many benefits to purchasing a newly constructed home vs. an existing home:1. Pride inherent in being the first owner of a home in a new development is an expression of your decisions on options, decorating and landscaping.
2. You don't have to worry about replacing out dated carpeting and counter tops as well as aging appliances and roofs. You select window treatment, appliances, flooring, etc.
3. A new home is configured to suit your needs and features numerous conveniences such as built-in appliances and walk in closets. They are also being wired to take full advantage of today's communication and entertainment technologies.
4. New home developments often sell at higher resale values and carry better warranties. A home purchased in a new development are often more desirable than older home developments. Today's new home builders are subject to more stringent disclosure standards than existing home sellers.
5. New home developments are safer. They feature better wiring systems and meet today's stricter building codes.
6. New homes are healthier because asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials have been eliminated from home building products.
7. New condos or homes are more energy efficient. Due to better windows, more efficient heating and cooling equipment, better control of air infiltration, and greater use of insulation, new home developments are twice as energy efficient as homes built prior to 1980.
8. Existing homes require more maintenance and upkeep than new developments.
9. Purchasing a home in a new development is expensive to maintain. A new home can be operated for 20-30% less than a home built in the 60's.
10. Buyers in new developments make friends quickly. Unlike established neighborhoods, where cliques and long-standing friendships may already exist, new homeowners share something unique. This can create a strong and long lasting bonds.
