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Whether you’re ready to expand, downsize, or merely stop paying rent, the decision to buy a home is one that should not be taken lightly. While you may assume that this is the only path to homeownership, building a home is becoming more accessible than ever. In this piece, we’re going to look at a handful of reasons why building a home can be a better option than buying an existing one.
No Settling & No Compromises
Shopping for a new home essentially means choosing the best house that is on the market in the area where you want to move at the time you’re looking to buy. Because you’re selecting the best of a handful of homes, trade-offs and compromises are unavoidable. Even if you’re sold on 99% of the house, there are going to be aspects of an existing home that you don’t care for. On the other hand, when you opt to build a house, there’s really no need to compromise. You can feel better about fully committing to a home you’re going to love for decades to come.
Less Pressure in the Buying Process
When buying a home, you’re also participating in a competition—you versus everyone else who may want to purchase this house. Once you find a home that seems to meet your requirements, the race is on to make the most significant investment of your life before other home buyers beat you to the punch. When you build a new home, however, there’s no such hourglass that has been flipped over. You can take your time to make a fully informed decision in regards to your new home.
Increased Peace of Mind
A good deal of home buying is crossing your fingers, hoping that nothing breaks for a good while. The house may have hidden issues that may decide to rear their ugly head at the most inopportune time. Building a new home removes this mystery-induced anxiety. When all materials and components are brand new, the possibility of a significant maintenance issue creeping up is very low. Even if it does occur, many home builders provide extended warranties on their projects.
Modern Efficiency Upgrades
When people say, “they don’t make them like they used to” in regards to houses, they mean to say that they’re made better than they were in the past. Modern home design and residential construction mean an unmatched dedication to energy efficiency. Different construction styles, newer insulation materials, and specialized windows mean that you will pay significantly less in utilities than you otherwise would in an older, previously existing home. Even the way newer homes are wired can lead to increased energy efficiency and lower utility rates for you going forward.
Getting Precisely What You Want
Playing off the first perk of building a home over buying, one of the most significant benefits is the amount of control you have over virtually every aspect of the house. You get to select the floor plan, materials, colors, the light fixtures, the doors, and even the doorknobs. Building a new home means that you get to decide how every inch looks and operates.
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