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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.

When designing your new home, the Master Suite is where you should put a lot of your focus! It’s your most personal space in the house, it’s where you recharge, and where you can get away. So it is important to take time when designing the space. Here are a few ideas to
consider when designing the master bedroom.

Privacy

When it comes to privacy, do you want your suite on the main floor away from the rest of the bedrooms? Would you orientate it near the rear of the home, to optimize a view? Or do you want it close it to other bedrooms, so it’s near the other bedrooms? It’s important to consider where in the house you want your room to be before you start designing the room itself, since it affects the overall floor plan.

Plus, when it comes to privacy, you can strategically place your windows to maximize your privacy from the neighbors.

Access to Backyard or Balcony

If you do choose to put your master suite on the main floor, you can add backyard access to a patio area. If you enjoy your outdoor living space, it may be something you want to consider. Where do you want to enjoy that first cup of Joe in the morning? Or if you are on the second floor, maybe adding a sitting area, to enjoy the sunsets.

Vaulted Ceilings

Raising the ceiling in your master suite can make the space look grander, without actually changing the size of the room. You can add rustic wood beams to your vaulted ceiling for an even more dramatic and warming effect.

Fireplace

Add some ambiance with a fireplace can be a cozy addition to your bedroom. It makes the space seem more special and you can even create a seating are around the fireplace to sit down and relax on those cold winter nights.

Walk in Closet

You can’t talk about the master quite without talking about the closet! If you have a large wardrobe then accommodate it with a large and functionally designed walk in closet. You may even consider building a his and hers closet if you want to separate the space.

Lighting

Lighting can be an important factor when designing the master bedroom. The great thing about custom homes, is that it can be built to add the newest technology. Home automation allows homeowners to control the lights from a remote or app on their phone.

Spa like Bathroom

The master bathroom is another important part of the master suite. Creating a relaxing space for you to rejuvenate in may be at the top of your list. Having a free standing soaking tub, large walk in shower, soft lighting, and one of a kind vanities may be exactly what you need after a long, hard day.
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If this sounds like a dream master suite, contact us to get started on your dream home journey!