New Home vs. Existing - Which Is Best For You?

If you are having trouble deciding which is best - a new home or an existing home - you are not alone. Almost every homebuyer struggles with this question early on in the process, and it is something that you should definitely discuss and investigate before making a decision. Our Team of agents offer a FREE, no-obligation Home Buying Education course that will help you decide. You can register to attend by clicking the calendar on our home page or simply e-mail andrew@columbusrec.com for upcoming dates and locations!

Their are obvious attractions to a brand new home, such as customization to your wants and needs, as well as everything in the home being new, not to mention the peace of mind that it comes with new home warranties. While certain features such as Victorian architecture or a mature, manicured lawn may sway some home buyers towards buying preexisting homes, in many cases the advantages of building a new home outweigh the perks of an older one. Those looking for a fixer-upper or to live in the center of town will not find the benefits of building new worthwhile, but for those looking to live in a community with a high level of amenities and conveniences, building new just might be for you. Here are a few facts to consider when deciding what is right for you:

New homes are often more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. New homes often consume less energy than older homes because they are better insulated with better windows and more efficient heating and cooling systems. With older homes, making them more energy efficient can be done, just prepare to invest time and a significant amount of money into the project.

New homes can not only be healthier for the environment, they can be healthier for the people living in them. New homes contain newer products which pose less of a risk of releasing harmful chemicals. Harmful products which were once used to build homes have been identified and replaced. Asbestos is no longer used in floor tiles or insulation, lead has been removed from paint, and formaldehyde emissions have been eliminated from plywood and particle board.

A major advantage to buying a new home is customization. With a new home, the options are literally endless. You can pick the wood for your kitchen cabinets, come up with the color scheme for the bedrooms, and expand the master closet to accommodate your shoe habit. Older homes are notorious for smaller rooms and less closet space, but when you build new, you can choose a living room that will accommodate visits from the entire extended family and a kitchen that meets your needs. New homes simply offer a higher degree of flexibility.

Our Team of New Construction Experts will help you pick the New Home Builder, Subdivision, Floor Plan and Options that best suits your lifestyle! We have established relationships with multiple builders and extensive knowledge of the features, pricing and products from each.

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