Contemporary floor plans featuring large great rooms, walk-in closets, state of the art kitchens, and luxurious baths trademark new home construction. Older homes can need costly and time consuming renovations, have dated floor plans.
Energy efficient appliances, air conditioning, heating and other green features will save you thousands a year in electricity and gas consumption. Lack of insulation, low SEER air conditioners, energy guzzling appliances, and diminished air quality often plagues older homes.
Structural and builder warranties and manufacturer warranties protect your home from costly repairs on major items such as foundation damage, roof damage, and appliances. Older homes experience unexpected and costly repairs due to damaged foundations, roof replacements, and ageing appliances.
Benefit from enhanced electrical systems that are designed for advanced technology with Ethernet and cables to every room, plasma ready walls, TV niches, surround sound and more. New homes are being wired to accommodate electrical needs that did not exist even just a few years ago. Many older homes have to be completely wired for internet, cable TV, and surround sound.
You are the first to use your new home. You will be the first to use your appliances, to walk on your floors, and carpets. You will have the luxury of maintaining your home the way you like it. Be prepared to rip up out of date, dirty carpet, repaint dirty walls, scrub and replace dated tile or refinish hardwoods.