The Benefits of New Construction and Custom Homes
Choosing a new and/or custom-home builder allows your dream home to become a reality with some major advantages over buying older existing homes. The majority of homes currently on the market are previously owned, and they often come with time-consuming challenges such as repairs, maintenance, and remodeling. A new home will provide a more fulfilling, less stressful home-buying experience. Newly constructed homes offer the opportunity to personalize your living space. A new home done right means minimal maintenance which translates to more free time for you and your family to enjoy.
Customization
Custom homes are customized to suit your family and lifestyle. Buying a new home is a big investment — just like buying a car, you wouldn’t want to buy a two-seater for a family of four, so consider working with a builder to customize plans that suit your family’s evolving needs. Custom home builders offer personalization of both structural and design features; this creates style, comfort, and functionality tailored for you and your family.
Energy Efficiency
Buying homes with energy-efficient features can be great for your wallet. New homes are built with improved insulation techniques and better overall construction methods. With the latest and greatest heating and cooling systems, you won’t need to worry about running your air conditioning for hours to stay cool or cranking up the heat to stay warm. Newly constructed homes typically come with eco-friendly appliances and water-conserving plumbing fixtures, which will reduce monthly utility bills. Custom building creates the opportunity to work with you builder/designer to choose the best energy star rated appliances for your family's needs.
Did you know?... Deborah Mason is a Green Designated Realtor, with expertise in energy efficient, eco-friendly real estate and building practices.
Less Maintenance
Older homes can be unpredictable needing costly repairs and updates that are often missed in the initial home inspection or that surface as problems soon after move-in. A new home comes with peace of mind as well as warranties on new appliances and technologies. Be sure to hire a reputable builder who doesn't cut corners in the construction phase. This ensures quality construction and a 'built to last' guarantee that will leave you repair and maintenance free for years to come.
Save Time & Eliminate Stress
The Cape Cod real estate market is competitive, with median home prices on the rise and a shrinking inventory of existing homes on the market... This creates the perfect climate to buy new or build from the ground up. Let's face it, house hunting can be a huge investment of time and energy and can cause stress and headaches in a challenging market such as this one. Working with a custom home builder or buying a new construction home can solve the daunting task of searching for real estate. New construction homes are move-in ready, and although the planning phase of a custom home can take up to several months, moving into a home that is entirely suited for you and your family's needs creates tremendous ease and saves time & money in the long run.
