One of the first major decisions homebuyers face is choosing\nbetween building a new home or buying an existing home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like with all the other choices you\u2019ll make, there\nisn\u2019t one right answer. There\u2019s simply what\u2019s right for your situation. Here\nare a few things to consider when mulling over whether to build new or buy\nresale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are multiple benefits to investing in something new.\nA new home is just that: completely new. Your home will be filled with\ncomponents at the start of their lifecycle, meaning you won\u2019t have to worry\nabout replacing costly elements like appliances, HVAC systems, water heaters,\nwindows or roofs for years. What\u2019s more, most of those components are covered\nunder the builder\u2019s warranty (please check with individual builders for more\ninformation). When crunching the numbers to compare, be sure to consider\npotential improvements you may need to make over the years of owning an\nexisting home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The obvious appeal of purchasing an existing home is the\nability to move right in, especially if you\u2019re relocating for a new job or have\nkids who need to start school soon. Building a new home means it\u2019ll be a few\nmonths between signing the contract and receiving the keys to your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to buy a new home but are short on time, we have\nmove-in\nready homes<\/a> in various stages of construction that may work with your\ntimeline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Existing homes were built in a different era with different\ntrends. The layout of the home may not flow the way you\u2019d like. Electrical\noutlets and closet space may be limited. Perhaps the kitchen is too compact\nwithout an option to expand without a pricey remodel. New builds are built to\nsupport today\u2019s connected lifestyles with plenty of electrical outlets and\ndesign trends like open floorplans, expansive kitchens, large owners\u2019 suites,\nand even dedicated home offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New construction homes are more energy-efficient than homes built just a few years ago. There\u2019s no comparison when you compare the energy efficiency to homes built over a decade ago! It can be costly to refurbish an existing home to be more energy-efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location is a key factor when deciding where to live. It has\na big impact on your lifestyle, choice of home, quality of life, and even\nproperty values. Most new construction homes are built in developing\nneighborhoods while resale homes are in established neighborhoods. Do you have\nland you want to build on in an established neighborhood? We can build\non your land<\/a> if it\u2019s located within 10 miles of any of our active\ncommunities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deciding whether to buy an existing home or build a new one\nwill depend on what\u2019s best for your family\u2019s situation and preferences. We just\nhope you find the right home for your family. If you decide to build a new\nhome, we hope you\u2019ll consider building with Southern Homes. We build in over 20\ncommunities throughout Polk County. <\/p>\n\n\n\nModern features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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