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There are numerous reasons that people choose homeownership. People enjoy the tax deduction, the home’s opportunity for appreciation, and the ability to redecorate or renovate however they like. Furthermore, homeowners enjoy the stability of a steady mortgage payment and the pride from owning their own home.
But should you buy an older home or a brand new home? What about a short sale or foreclosed home? Here are some compelling reasons why you should buy a new home from a builder.
Simply put, a new home will be a better product than an older home. You’ll get the latest materials, all brand new appliances, and all the latest energy-saving technologies. You’ll also get a new home warranty, assuring that you are getting what you paid for and a guaranteeing that the builder stands behind their product. A warranty typically covers new appliances, carpets, mechanical equipment and overall construction of a new home for a period of time. You won’t get a warranty with a used home. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ve walked through and inspected the home with the builder before you’ve moved in. When you move in, the home will look and smell fresh and new, because it is!
Your new home will be designed for you. You’ll get to choose your own options. The colors you want. The refrigerator you want. The carpet you want. With a used home, you’ll be at the mercy of the last homeowner. Don’t like the pink walls in the master bedroom? Or the 15-year-old air conditioner unit? The expense of replacing, upgrading, or fixing is all on you. As is the time and effort you’ll put in to make the home what you want.
You’ll get the spoils of the home’s appreciation. In many cases, the greatest home appreciation occurs within the home’s first seven years, in some cases even as little as three years. Buying a new home means that this value increase occurs on your watch.
You’ll have much more pride about your home. It is said that homes are an expression of the first owners; with a new home, that first owner is you! You’ll have great satisfaction knowing you chose the floor plan options, the colors, the appliances of your beautiful home. When you buy a new home, you’ll know that you’ve been the only family living there. Your home will have plenty of stories, and they will all be yours.
