When you’re trying to make the choice between building a custom home or buying an existing home on the market, it can be a complex decision. Here are 11 reasons why building a custom home is worth it:
1. Location
One of the best parts of building your home is that you can choose everything, starting with the location. If you’re buying an existing property, you may find a home with features that you love, except it’s not in a good school district, or it’s too far of a commute to your office. With a custom home build, you can build on any lot that you want.
2. Modern Design
Custom homes have the most modern, cutting edge design elements and floor plans. You don’t have to create living areas out of spaces where they don’t quite fit, like you might in a resale property. For example, if you dream of having the most up to date, sleek home office space, no problem. Your builder can create a floor plan with that in mind and make sure it fits into the rest of your home and fits your budget. For more ideas on creating an amazing home office space, check out our guide here.
3. Builder’s Warranty
Most custom home builders provide a 1 year warranty, and after that the homeowner is responsible for maintenance and upkeep. An additional structural warranty is also available to cover things like the roof, foundation, and other major structural elements of your home.
4. New Features and Appliances
You don’t have to worry about the previous owner’s wear and tear on furniture and appliances, because everything is brand new when you choose to build a custom home. You also won’t have to worry about replacing things or making repairs for a much longer period of time.
5. Energy Efficient Systems
Your custom home can be built with energy efficient HVAC systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, and efficiently cool, heat, and maintain humidity control. Your home will not only be comfortable, but your energy bills will be much lower than if you had other systems.
6. Energy Efficient Appliances
There are many energy efficient appliances that will help you conserve energy and lower your energy bill even further. These appliances are also quieter than regular appliances and make your entire home look more modern.
We have even more tips on building an energy efficient home in our blog, check it out here.
7. Custom to You and Your Lifestyle
One of the best things about a custom home is that every single part of it is completely you. It can be built to directly fit your style and lifestyle preferences. If you’ve ever dreamed about it – your custom home builder can make it a reality. Another thing to keep in mind is the more customized you make your new home to fit your lifestyle now, the less expensive changes you’ll have to make later. If you think there’s even a chance you may want children or pets in the future, go ahead and plan them into your custom build. It’s much easier and less expensive to build a home with those types of things in mind than to go back and add features later.
8. Low Maintenance
When you buy a resale property, you may find yourself needing to replace things right after you’ve bought the property. With a custom home, you won’t even need to think about this for a long time. Even if something breaks or needs maintenance, as long as it occurs within the first year after purchase, it should be covered by your homebuilder’s warranty. Another related benefit of a custom home is that you get peace of mind. You don’t have to wonder if your new home has any major structural problems or hidden issues. When you’re the first home owner you know the full history and don’t have to have any guesswork or surprises involved.
9. Built to Modern Home Building Standards
Every area has specific building codes to ensure public health and environmental concerns are upheld. Your new home will be built to strictly follow these code standards so you never have to worry about any violations or concerns.
10. Control Over the Floor Plan
Your home builder can help you create a floor plan that fits your needs exactly, and while they can help make recommendations based on their expertise, you have full control over the basic floor plan of your dream home. One reason home buyers choose to buy a resale property instead of building their own home is for a lower cost. However, many times, this results in them settling or compromising on key features that they wanted in the home, which leaves them with buyer’s remorse. A home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, not to mention you’ll be spending the majority of your time living there. You definitely don’t want to make too many compromises and choose a home that you don’t 100% love and see a future for yourself in.
Check out our floor plan catalog to get you some ideas to start with.
11. Level of Privacy
Another choice you have is how much privacy you want your new home to have. You can put up privacy fences, tall trees, or other features that provide the privacy and separation that you’re searching for. On the other hand, if you don’t want to be as secluded, you have that choice as well.
If you’re thinking about building your own custom home, make sure to read our guide to home building to make sure you have all the information and details before you start the process.
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