Buy Or Build? 4 Reasons To Choose A Custom House Building Project

If you have not yet considered building a new home, the scarcity of available listings for existing homes can provide excellent motivation for doing so now. In the past, robust inventories of existing homes gave homebuyers plenty of options without considering a custom house building project. While the lack of existing houses can be a strong reason for choosing to custom build a new home, there are many additional benefits that should also be considered. 

Freedom from most immediate maintenance or repair issues

Even the most well-maintained homes require attention to maintenance and repairs as they age. Expensive upgrades, such as a new roof or replacement of an HVAC system, are periodic needs, along with lesser, but more frequent needs for routine maintenance and repairs. Opting to build a custom home from a reputable builder who offers a warranty on construction and materials allows homeowners to enjoy freedom from most of the home maintenance and repair issues commonly found in older, existing houses.

Opportunity to have the layout and features fit your needs

Finding an existing home that ticks all the boxes on your list is difficult, especially in today's real estate market where inventories of existing homes are very low. By opting for a custom house building project, prospective purchasers are able to make important decisions to ensure that the design, layout, features, and finishes align more closely with their needs and desires. 

Enjoying a healthier, more efficient home environment

Another important reason to choose a custom house building project, instead of buying an existing home is to provide a healthier, more efficient home environment. Those who choose to build have the option to: 

• select greener building materials
• choose higher efficiency insulation and appliances
• incorporate design features to boost efficiency, such as passive solar or geothermal options

Building a new home can also help eliminate many of the potential allergens and health risks that may be present in existing houses, such as pet dander, mold, lead paint, or asbestos. 

Ability to address future concerns

Prospective purchasers who are thinking ahead to the future may also want to consider a custom house building project, instead of searching for an existing home. For example, those who are planning ahead for their retirement years can use that information to ensure that their custom home design will offer them the security, comfort, and ease of mobility they may need later in life. 

These are just a few of the benefits you might enjoy by choosing to build a new home, instead of buying an existing one. For more information, contact a contractor in your area who offers custom house building. 

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