7 Savvy Reasons to Build A Custom Home Instead of Buying
With the current housing market and a shortage of used homes to buy there are so many reasons to build a custom home.
Our customers love that we can design the perfect floor plan to help bring their dream home to life.
Here are 7 savvy reasons to build a custom home instead of buying a used one.
Everything is New and Under Warranty
When you buy a brand new car, you have an idea of when you can expect each system to have issues. It is the same for houses. Appliances will be new, top-of-the-line, and typically under warranty. Materials will also be brand new, look great, and won’t need to be replaced for several years. This means you’ll have a low maintenance home and warranties are in place in case something goes wrong so you won’t immediately be out of pocket.
Your Dream Home Come to Life - Customizations Galore
When designing your dream home you can have it all with a custom home! With home customization you get exactly what you want- your home will be a direct reflection of your aesthetic and taste and you’ll enjoy the flow and function of your ideal floor plan. Your home will be created around your lifestyle, goals, and future plans.
The House Will Grow With You
Many younger homebuyers are busy establishing their career or growing families and simply don’t have the time to work on extensive home maintenance and repair. A brand new home will grow with you. This means that initially, you’ll have less to take care of in the way of repairs or remodels. You may have projects later in the life of the home, but buyers by that point are often retired, their families are grown up, and they have more time to take care of that type of thing. At any rate, building a new home will usually put off these big projects for a decade or more.
Building with A Community
Building in an up-and-coming, new construction community means you’re likely to meet people of similar backgrounds and lifestyle choices. When building in a specific community, you aren’t just settling for a zip code that seems to have what you need. You’ll be building next to others with similar goals. Plus you won’t be the new guy on the block in an established community, you’ll all be building together!
More Energy Efficient
A new home will be more energy efficient than most homes on the market. You’ll have new windows, insulation, and heating and cooling units. In most cases you’ll be able to discuss the type of insulation materials used with your home builder and in some cases you’ll be able to opt for energy efficient appliances as well. These of course will help you save money on utility bills.
No Toxic Materials
With a new home, you won’t have to worry about testing for or removing asbestos or lead paint. Your custom home will be designed with you in mind and built with state-of-the-art and EPA approved materials. You’ll have peace of mind that materials used in your home will not be toxic to your health while you are living there.
No Competing Buyers & No Impossible Home Searches
Many of those in the market for a new place to live find searching for a used home that meets their exact wants and needs frustrating and sometimes impossible. Or maybe you do locate your dream home only to have it inspected and realize that there is a lot more wrong with the home than meets the eye. If you aren’t incredibly savvy with these types of things, you’ll be left to trust your realtor, the appraiser, and home inspectors. When you build a custom home, you’ll be getting exactly what you want and using a trusted builder will mean that no corners will be cut when constructing your home. Not only that, but you won’t have other buyers to compete with which sometimes is used as leverage to rush homeowners into a situation that they aren’t entirely satisfied with.
At Custom Home Designs our award-winning house designers have been bringing dream homes to life since 2002. We’re ready to design something unique and modern just for you. Contact us today and let us help you get started designing a unique floorplan that fits your needs.