There is much to think about when buying a home. The options seem to be endless, whether its a condo, apartment, new home, older home… the list goes on. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to each. When looking at homes, the advantages of buying new construction appear to have greater benefit.
Below are a few reasons to go with new construction:
# 5 – No bad “Karma”
Moving into a new construction home avoids the uncomfortable feeling many homeowners get when moving into a foreclosed home. Also, when a person has passed away in a home, many people don’t think it will bother them, then, after moving in, they discover it really does bother them. With a new construction home, both these psychological stressors are eliminated.
# 4 – Boosting the Economy
Purchasing a new construction home provides many people with jobs-electricians, contractors, carpenters, and plumbers. This is not just for those who are unemployed-the purchase of materials also boosts the textile industry, and has a “web effect” by increasing both sales and labor.
# 3 – Simple Cleaning
Older homes can have trouble with hidden dirt and black mold. Sometimes the floors have smells that either cost hundreds of dollars to eliminate, or cannot be eliminated without putting in new boards. New construction avoids this pitfall entirely.
# 2 – Energy Efficiency
There are several ways to make a home energy efficient, such as adding geothermal heat pumps to the new construction, improved insulation, low-voltage lighting, and triple-paned windows. With quality construction and tight-fitting windows, new custom-built homes are earth friendlier and energy efficient (more so than older homes). Many home builders, large and small, are making their efficiency products standard in new construction homes.