Benefits of Buying a New Construction Home

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Let’s face it, sometimes we know exactly what we want—buying a new construction home makes getting what we want easier and faster, not to mention buying new has a lot of benefits too. If you are in the market for a new home and you don’t want to be hassled with buyer competition, moving delays, and spending a lot of money to make your new home suite you with renovations and upgrades, then buying a new construction home may be the perfect option.

Less Hassle

A study by the American Psychological Association rated money as being the number 2 (62%) cause of stress in 2017.  Since buying a new home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, it is no surprise that it would be one of the most stressful events in your life too.  How is buying a new construction home less stressful than buying an existing property? 

For starters, buying a new home means that you aren’t competing with other buyers or dealing with moving delays.  Once you have chosen a builder, floor plan and upgrades, and secured your finances, you don’t have to worry about losing your perfect home to someone else only to start the home search and offer process again.  Secondly, a less complicated buying process means less delays when moving. 

Buying a new home isn’t without its own stress however, so it’s important to do your research on builders, work with a good real estate agent and lender to understand the special process involved in buying new construction, and make sure you are clear on all of the customization and upgrade negotiations.

Brand New Everything

There is nothing worse than being surprised by damages to older properties during a home inspection, especially if they are hidden.  Everything from structural damage to foundations and roofs, to mold and infestations, to damaged fixtures, make for a difficult home buying experience. Plus, say good-bye to maintenance for a few years, everything is brand new!

No more greasy kitchen appliances, upgrading outdated fixtures, spending money changing the previous owner’s décor tastes and or DIY disasters—you’ll be able to sleep at night knowing everything is under warranty and the way you want it on day one.

Up to Current Standards & Safety

Get exactly what you want without lifting a finger. New homes are up to the latest standards, ensuring they fit your modern lifestyle and tastes with options to customize during the construction phase.  Whether that’s in the floor plan, like open living spaces and walk-in closets, design elements like paint color and tiles, or options to upgrade systems with the latest tech.

The latest standards aren’t just in the design of your new home but in the security too.  Thanks to better materials and technology, new constructions homes are outfitted with the savvy window and door locking systems, security systems, and electric fire and smoke alarm systems.  Bonus, all of the above can help you save money on your home insurance policy!

Efficiency and Health

You might have to live further away from developed neighborhoods with schools, retail stores, etc., but rest assured you’ll still be decreasing your carbon foot print and saving money at the same time with a highly energy efficient home. 

Due to stricter regulations, new construction homes have better heating and cooling systems, higher levels of insulation, fitted with double glazing and water efficient fixtures like dual flush toilets and aerating faucets, etc., making them 50% more efficient than homes made 30 years ago. 

Advanced building techniques, natural ventilations systems and better materials mean that your new construction home is healthier for you as well, especially if you suffer from allergies or asthma.

Depending on your desirable lifestyle and your needs, buying new construction can be the way to go. If you are interested in discussing the pros and cons of buying new construction, please feel free to contact me today.  If you are interested in searching the largest collection of new constructions homes in New Mexico featuring the area’s premier home builders, click here.

 Check out this video of a new construction home custom made by Pulte Homes:

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Keys to Real Estate Wealth in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque – by David Apodaca, Associate Broker and Owner of Southwest Realty.  My goal is to help people buy, sell and invest in real estate,and provide individuals with the keys to real estate solutions. 

Keys are important in real estate—keys not just to the door to your home, but keys that are the knowledge on how to gain wealth by investing in real estate.  It can be as simple as maintaining your own home (maintaining its value or adding value), or investing in rental properties (individual houses or multifamily complexes like duplexes or fourplexes).  Knowing what to do and understanding the local real estate market are both keys to gaining personal wealth.

I can provide you with the necessary information so you can make more informed decisions—so that you can have the keys to unlock your potential wealth.  If you have any questions about real estate or the real estate market in Rancho, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, the East Mountains, or the Jemez Mountains, Sandoval county or Bernalillo county, contact me today.  505-270-0302, David Apodaca.

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