As you search for your dream home, you’ll probably hear a variety of opinions on whether you should purchase a newly built home or a resale home. There are many reasons why building from scratch might be the right choice for you.
1. Perfect Floorplan
Compared to the earlier homes that delivered boxy, dark layouts with lots of closed-in spaces and not much closet area, homes today tend to lean towards bright, open plans with flexible spaces designed for how people really live in their homes. New homes allow you to pick the floor plan that meets your needs.
2. Brand New
With a used home, you never know how clean the last person was that lived there or in what condition they left the property. Plus, there’s no history or mystery to worry about in a new home.
3. More Personalized and Customized
When you build from the ground up, you can truly personalize the home. From selecting structural options to customizing interior features like flooring, kitchen cabinets and paint, get ready to have it your way.
4. High Efficiency
A new home should be more energy-efficient than an existing home. Unless an older home has been updated, it won’t be built the same way homes today are built with all the newest energy-efficient components included.
5. Replacement Costs
In a new home, most of the components come with a warranty that offers an extra margin of protection. With a resale house, the equipment and structural features you buy have been in use for a while and maybe close to needing replacement.
6. Low Maintenance
A new home should have less maintenance needs. It will have brand-new appliances, plumbing, air conditioner, etc., so there should be fewer out-of-pocket expenses on repairs.
7. More Financing Options
Many new home builders have their own lender for your mortgage needs. There are perks to an in-house lender. Resale homes don’t generally afford the same perks unless you find a desperate seller, or you are a very good negotiator.
Nuss Construction Company has been a leading source for quality remodeling and custom home building in Southern New Jersey since 1967. Call the local experts today at (856) 988-9982, or fill out our contact form to schedule a no-obligation consultation for your home improvement project. We serve clients in Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, NJ.
