| New construction in Virginia is in such high demand, | | | | having a thorough look through of the warranty, so |
| builders can barely keep up with it. This is why it's | | | | you know exactly what's covered and for how long. |
| almost impossible to find a newly built home for | | | | Another advantage of a new construction home is |
| sale—they're all sold before construction has even | | | | that it is likely in a new, planned community. There is |
| begun. So while you don't get the chance to walk | | | | a trend towards reviving the front porch, and having |
| through the home and decide if you want to make it | | | | that be the face of a home instead of the garage |
| your own, getting a brand-new home built for you | | | | like it was in the past decade. This trend is inspired |
| offers all sorts of other rewards. | | | | by an overall desire to reconnect neighbors, and |
| For starters, you have a unique opportunity to | | | | create more old-fashioned neighborhoods. Many |
| create your dream home. You get complete creative | | | | modern planned communities have extensive parks |
| control to decide on the floor plan and all the finishing | | | | with winding trails and bike-paths, playgrounds, and |
| details. That means you get the flooring you want, | | | | extensive green space for families to picnic or just |
| and the counters and back splash material is all up to | | | | hang out. In some communities, this compensates for |
| you. You dictate the colors, and every other detail | | | | smaller yards. However, in many upscale communities |
| you could imagine. And with advanced computer | | | | you get both—a nice large yard of your own, plus |
| technology that some companies have, you can look | | | | some quality public space. Some of these |
| at digital samples of what some of your color and | | | | communities also have created little towns where |
| material choices will look like in your finished home. | | | | you can get everything you need without having to |
| When you design a home with the builder, you know | | | | drive into the city. This is great for those that want |
| exactly what you are getting. You know the home is | | | | the quiet of suburbia but don't want to sacrifice |
| new, and won't have hidden water damage in the | | | | convenience. |
| walls or attic. You will have been able to see it at all | | | | So if you are considering buying a new home, check |
| stages of its building, and know exactly what quality | | | | out the developers in your area. Ask them about the |
| of materials it is made of. Modern homes are | | | | materials they use and their warrantees, as well as |
| designed to be far more energy efficient than older | | | | floor plans. Will they build a design you provide them |
| homes, so buy building new you may eventually save | | | | with or do they have a good selection of their own |
| money on heating and cooling costs. Further, your | | | | floor plans? Find one that will be able to give you just |
| new home comes with a warranty from the builder, | | | | what you want. Then, sit back and enjoy watching |
| guaranteeing you the quality of their product. It is | | | | your dream home come to life. |
| always a good idea to take advantage of this by | | | | |