Top 10 Reasons homebuyers prefer New Homes vs. Used (New Home Source)

Whether you’re a first-time buyer thirsting for knowledge or a resale homeowner eager to learn more about newly built homes, it’s best to start with an understanding of the differences between a new construction home (for our purposes, a new home) and a previously-owned or resale home.

You can define these properties based on how they differ in four key areas:

• Construction Quality
• Cost of Ownership
• Design Preferences
• Energy Efficiency

Construction Quality

Quality of construction is the number one attribute for homebuyers when they’re ready to purchase a home. New homes today are built with state-of-the-art products, techniques, and materials that must meet the latest building codes enacted by states and localities.

Regardless of your budget, your new home will typically include important safety features such as smoke detectors, ground-fault circuit breakers that reduce the risk of electrical shock, lead-free paint and even an exit from your basement. Homebuyers can rest easy knowing that the accumulated wear and tear associated with a resale house is not an issue with a new home.

Want more peace of mind?

Inspections are conducted at no added cost to new homebuyers at multiple points during the construction process, so you can be confident that the latest building codes for electrical work, plumbing, and energy-efficient features, including insulation, are being carefully met in your home.

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