When there are beautiful houses on the market at any given time, why would you choose the route of new construction? Luckily, you are in the right place, asking the New Construction Market Experts, and the answer to this question is only a scroll away.
The benefits of buying new construction are tenfold. If you are interested in purchasing a new home as a first-time buyer or as the next step of your homeowner journey, a newly built home may check every box on your dream home checklist.
The Benefits of New Construction
- Low-Cost & Long-Term Maintenance
- Move-in Ready
- Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Ratings
- New Home Warranty & Financing Incentives
- Complete Design Customization
Low-Cost & Long-Term Maintenance
Replacing and repairing big ticket items is a common, and expected, part of homeownership. However, with a newly constructed home, the timeline of necessary repairs significantly increases. Even purchasing a 10-year-old home may come with painfully expensive repairs and replacements not long after move-in. Imagine settling into your new home and within a year, the HVAC system needs replacing. Especially in the Pacific Northwest, heating and humidity control is essential to maintaining a safe and comfortable home. However, if well maintained, a new HVAC system can last 15-20 years before needing to be replaced!
The top costly home repairs and replacements that buying a new home avoids include:
- Foundation repairs
- Roof replacements
- HVAC replacement
- Plumbing
- Electrical rewiring
- Major appliances
- Mold removal
Move-in ready
A newly built home comes with peace of mind. Upon move-in, you can trust that everything in your home will function seamlessly. Beyond the long-term maintenance discussed in the prior section, your new home is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances installed and ready to use! From a washer and dryer set, refrigerator, stove and oven, dishwasher, home security systems, and more.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Ratings
Not only are newly constructed homes assessed and held to the highest energy standards, but you have the opportunity to customize your new home with additional energy-saving and environmentally conscious features.
Sustainable building options:
- Prefabricated homes
- Reclaimed wood
- Low VOC paint
- Local material usage
Energy efficiency options:
- High-performance insulation
- High-efficiency windows and doors
- Natural ventilation systems
- Heat recovery ventilators
- Solar panels — Great resource for solar panel effectiveness in Washington State, click here.
- Water supply systems — with an average of 74 inches of rainfall, and over 150 average days a year, Southwest Washington is a perfect location for rainwater collection!
- Green roofs
- Energy star appliances
- LED lighting
- Efficient HVAC
…and the most sustainable option of all? Building a new home that you love! Designing a personalized home that you intend to live in for years to come, without significant remodeling, is the best choice you can make when it comes to new construction.
New Home Warranty & Financing Incentives
A new construction warranty offers you further peace of mind, versus purchasing a pre-owned home. Under a new construction warranty, the builder covers the cost of any issues during the warranty period, protecting you from unforeseen bumps in the road. In comparison to a pre-owned home, there is no need to worry about hidden defects or repairs after move-in.
Complete Design Customization
This is where the fun truly begins. If you choose, you may have complete freedom to customize your new home! Unless you choose to buy a finished new home (which is a great option, nonetheless) you will have partial, to full, control over the exterior design and interior finishings of your home. Many pre-owned homes built 50+ years ago were designed for the average lifestyle, well… 50 years ago! A pre-owned home often requires updating to fit your lifestyle needs. Through collaboration with your builder, your new home will be thoughtfully designed for your lifestyle, personal taste, and day-to-day needs.
Are you ready to take the leap? New Construction Market Experts will guide you through the process of finding, financing, and securing new construction through a personalized, buyer-centric process. We are your direct source for every new construction project in SW Washington and the resources you need to secure your dream home seamlessly!
Browse the interactive map and reach out today — your new home awaits!
