With all the foreclosed homes on the market these days, it may seem that the wisest choice is a pre-owned home when you’re looking for a real estate in Frisco, TX. While this may be true if you’re looking for a volume of choices and you’re not afraid of a fixer upper, you should consider buying a new home instead. According to U.S.News & World Report, a new build offers advantages that an older home doesn’t:
▪ Customization. When you work with a builder on a new home, you can choose paint colors, flooring, countertops, backsplashes and appliances. You can choose from different floor plans and you may even be able to choose the lot you want in a new neighborhood. Customizing an older house means putting in a lot of work, time and money that will keep you from enjoying your home right away.
▪ Green construction and appliances. Building codes have changed over the years to address the issue of energy conservation. In 2009, the requirement was for 17% more energy-efficiency than in years past. Newly-constructed homes have more tightly-sealed building envelopes that keep more cool or warm air in while keeping more outside air out. This is accomplished by the use of higher R-value insulation and high-efficiency door and windows. In addition, builders are using more efficient appliances like air conditioners, water heaters, washing machines and refrigerators.
▪ Fewer repairs and less maintenance. A new home means everything is new – flooring, paint, structure – so there is virtually nothing to do to the home to make it livable before or after move-in. Maintenance after move-in is reduced because newer building materials have a longer lifespan and don’t require constant work.
▪ A warranty. A builder will usually offer a one-year warranty on a new home with longer warranties on some components of the home. If the roof leaks or the water heater stops working in that time, the builder will pay for the repairs. With older real estate in Frisco, TX, a home inspector will go over the home to make sure everything functions. But there are things he can miss that you won’t see until it’s too late to have the seller make repairs.
▪ Financial incentives. Builders often give concessions on new homes that an individual seller won’t or can’t. Builders can offer to add some extras like hardwood floors or granite countertops at no additional cost just to sell the house. In addition, builders sometimes offer to pay points or closing costs for buyers.
If you want to buy real estate in Frisco, TX, be sure to call Iryna Mitchell at 903-439-5454. Iryna can show you home sites available in several new developments in the Frisco area. Visit irynamitchell to find out more about Iryna Mitchell and properties available to you.
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