| New home or resale? Here are 5 things to consider. | | | | may be cumbersome and not necessarily cost |
| Whether buying new or resale homes, choices | | | | effective. Since more and more builders are |
| abound in today’s home buying market. Buying | | | | integrating new technologies on new home designs, |
| a newly constructed home may be top of mind as | | | | the costs savings can be dramatic. Technologies such |
| many factors come into play. One reason buyers go | | | | as wireless internet access, intercom systems, and |
| the new home route is that they are given plenty of | | | | surround sound are just some of the aspects of new |
| choices and options in the level of customization of | | | | home technologies that can be expected in the |
| their home. These options may range from being able | | | | today’s new home designs. |
| to choose color schemes, upgrades like trim moldings, | | | | Home construction considerations: |
| kitchens finishing’s, selection of flooring options | | | | Materials found in older homes can be hazardous to |
| throughout the home, home automation and more. | | | | your health. From lead-based paint to asbestos |
| Among other factors that home buyers should think | | | | insulation, the materials found in resale houses can be |
| about when purchasing a new home vs. a resale | | | | costly replace, many times impossible to replace. New |
| home are: | | | | homes are subject to more stringent building codes |
| Buyers input: | | | | and safety requirements than what older homes |
| New home buyers have plenty of choices in features | | | | have. In addition, materials used in new construction, |
| and amenities. New home buyers can have their | | | | asbestos and lead have been eliminated. This in turn |
| builder add their personal touches that satisfy their | | | | benefits the new homebuyers and their families from |
| personality, personal tastes and needs. Being able to | | | | hazardous materials or unsafe environments. Then |
| choose home’s fixtures, carpet type and | | | | there is less risk of fire in today's new home |
| colors, wall covering designs, countertop | | | | construction. Wiring systems have improved as well. |
| finishing’s among other things, gives greater | | | | In addition, most of today’s new homes have |
| flexibility and control for a home buyer who is looking | | | | hard-wired smoke detectors with battery-powered |
| to build their home, their way. | | | | backup. |
| No home repair cost: | | | | Energy efficiency: |
| This is a significant factor when buying new. Home | | | | As home buyer become more conscious of the |
| repairs on a new home are kept at a minimum. And | | | | environment, having a home that is energy efficient, |
| even if repairs are needed, today’s builders | | | | has become an important factor when buying new. |
| include warranties for certain period of time. Most | | | | The appliances available today are far more energy |
| builders cover home repairs for the first year you live | | | | efficient than they were 10 years ago. Energy |
| in the new place. In addition, many builders offer | | | | efficient solutions found in today new homes can |
| complete warranties covering both inside and outside | | | | help greatly reduce overall energy cost. This in turn |
| the house. Resale homes in other hand, can offer | | | | helps to save in utility bills. Improved heating and |
| warranties, but often are limited in the items it | | | | cooling systems and better insulation techniques in |
| covers. Many times these warranties need to be | | | | new constructions offer greater efficiency than older |
| purchased separately by the buyer. In the case of | | | | homes. This can in turn offset the cost of a new |
| new homes, the extended warranties provided by | | | | home. |
| new home builders can give the buyer peace of mind | | | | New home buyers after having considered all the |
| when it comes to potential home repairs and | | | | hidden costs of resale homes, may actually save |
| maintenance. | | | | money by buying new. The level of customization, |
| Home automation: | | | | home automation, energy efficiency and construction |
| Home automation also makes buying a new home | | | | durability as well as safety, are among the many |
| that much more appealing. In the case of a resale | | | | benefits that buying a new home would bring. |
| home, implementing today’s new technologies | | | | |