| Many people prefer buying a new home because of | | | | Such items as roofing shingles and windows are a |
| the numerous benefits that come with the home. | | | | better quality and last longer. |
| When considering buying a new home, it is important | | | | Low Maintenance: New homes will not require |
| to be aware of the many advantages a new home | | | | updating or modernizing. Modern materials used in the |
| offers. The following is a list of the reasons why | | | | construction of new homes results in a home that |
| people are choosing new homes: | | | | does not need updating. The only maintenance you |
| Reasonable Mortgages: With today's low interest | | | | will have to do is cleaning. |
| rates and competitive housing prices, it is a great | | | | Security and Safety: Many new homes are equipped |
| time to purchase a new home. | | | | with wiring for security lights and alarm systems. |
| Quick and Smooth Sale: When you buy a new home, | | | | They will also have high quality locks for windows |
| you can complete the purchase within two weeks of | | | | and doors. New homes are also built to meet modern |
| the house being completed. There is less red tape | | | | safety standards. This includes the newest smoke |
| because everything is new. | | | | alarms and fire resistant materials. |
| You Know the Homebuilder: Homebuilders take great | | | | Greener: New homes will produce less carbon dioxide |
| pride in their work. They know that building a poorly | | | | and are equipped with water efficient fittings. These |
| constructed home can ruin their business. They strive | | | | homes are often constructed on previously |
| to build the best homes. If you have questions, you | | | | developed land so forests were not cut down. |
| will be able to talk directly to the company that built | | | | Budget Efficiently: With a new home, you know what |
| the home. | | | | your housing costs will be so you can make a budget. |
| First Residents: When you move in everything is | | | | Warranty Protection: New homes will often come |
| clean and new. You will not have to spend hours | | | | with NHBC Buildmark Warranties. For eight years, the |
| cleaning grease stains, tobacco stains, and other dirt. | | | | home is covered for any drainage and structural |
| There will not be any damaged walls or scratched | | | | defects. Your builder will explain how the warranty |
| surfaces. You will also not have to paint | | | | works. |
| Community Orientated: New homes tend to reflect | | | | Modern Rooms: Many new homes will have added |
| community spirit. This includes location and extras | | | | features such as walk-in closets. They will also be |
| such as patio decks, porches, and a pleasing | | | | fitted for modern appliances |
| backyard. The homes are usually close to schools and | | | | When you move into a new home, the chance of |
| parks | | | | any unexpected problems popping up is greatly |
| Energy Efficient: New homes can use up to 50% less | | | | reduced. With a new home, you know who built it |
| energy than homes built in the early 1980's.A new | | | | and how it was constructed. You will be able to |
| home will be more energy efficient, have better | | | | choose your own interior design and select certain |
| quality insulation, and have a more efficient heating | | | | designs such as cabinetry and layout. You also know |
| system. New homes are built to meet modern | | | | exactly how to operate and maintain your home's |
| regulations. | | | | systems and equipment. If you have any questions, |
| Mobility: New homes are built to meet mobility | | | | the homebuilder will have the answers. You basically |
| standards making access easier for people with | | | | get a brand new home that easy to maintain, |
| mobility problems. | | | | healthy, and comfortable. You are your family will |
| High Quality Construction: Progressive technology has | | | | have less worries allowing more to create wonderful |
| resulted in homes that are stronger and more solid. | | | | memories. |