The growing case to buy NEW construction vs. Resale-
We all know that one of the obvious reasons to buy a new home as opposed to a used home is the comforting feeling that no one else has lived it! But let’s look a bit further…
1. How much less does new construction cost to maintain?
By selecting a new home you benefit from the energy star efficiencies that new builders are putting in after 2010. Studies show that you can expect savings as much as 33% of your utility cost on a new vs. resale home. With the help of independent Home Energy Raters, ENERGY STAR builder partners choose the most appropriate energy-saving features for their homes. They also conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify the energy efficiency measures, as well as insulation, air tightness, and duct sealing details. This is a valuable feature when it comes time to sell.
2. Did you know your homeowners insurance is much less on new construction?
New homes are built to the latest hurricane code. And, new homes today are never built using toxic materials such as Chinese drywall, lead paint or asbestos, lowering your homeowner’s insurance quotes.
The kitchen and bathrooms are some of the most important rooms your home and it’s also important to have all of the latest appliances and fixtures not to mention the peace of mind knowing that they are all fully warranted.
3. Today builders are competing with distressed sales and offering incredible incentives on inventory.
Because of this most of them have been doing exceptionally well and continually build specs to offer an wide range of homes that can be moved into anywhere from 5 months down the road to move- in ready.
When was the last time a seller on an existing older home could pay all of your closing cost and pre-paids? This represents thousands of dollars. But you don’t need to on a new home. Some new home builders are even buying down your interest rate AND paying your closing cost.
4. No costly repairs needed when you have a fully warranted new home.
The builder warranty doesn’t cost you a thing and by having it in place you don’t have to worry about the A/C unit going out tomorrow or the leaky roof needing repair.
Want to see how the numbers stack up? Contact us today for a cost comparison-
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