Brand New Homes Vs Used Home

Should you buy a new home or buy a used home?

"We don't build them like we used to. We build them better."

There was a time when people used to say, "They don't build them like they used to" and it was probably correct. But today, it is no longer true: new homes are much better constructed. The building industry has come a long way in the last 10 years. Technology and higher standards have improved the way we build. Local codes have forced builders to build to higher standards. Improvements include:

• Energy efficiency through Energy Star and Green Building.
• The involvement of Structural Engineer and engineered products has improved overall integrity.
• High Tech wiring keeps up with today's demands for information and comfort.
• Stricter enforcement of higher standards by local building officials means increased comfort; safety and efficiency's
• Newer floor plans what will bring more money when it is time to sell. In other words a better investment in the future.
• Lower cost to maintain.

Here are other articles written on the same subject by Rick Merlini:

• New Homes are Smart Homes
• New Homes And High Tech Extras
• New Homes, New Bathrooms, New Ideas
• Buying New Homes Make More Sense
• Why Buy A New Home Built Green

Here are more articles written by other authors on this subject:

• Why buy new and not used
• New Homes Vs Used Homes

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