Now is a Great Time to Build

Do you keep telling yourself that you are going to build a new home, but you just keep waiting for building prices to decrease?  If so, you may not realize the opportunity you have as a buyer in the housing market today.  If you want the best value for investment in a new home, now is the right time to build.  Prices are being held low and are poised to escalate when the anticipated strong demand for housing returns.  It is time to make your fantasy home become a reality.

While building a new home requires time and patience, the benefits are well worth the wait.   According to John and Amanda Staral, who are currently in the process of building their second home, “The biggest benefit in our eyes is having everything new.”  As a new homeowner, you have the ease of moving into a home finished with your tastes in mind.  You are able to experience the luxury of fresh walls, spotless carpets, and being the first to use home fixtures, such as the bath tub and the kitchen sink.  The Starals admit, “Yes, there is a lot of work to do with a new home, but you won’t have the added expense of replacing a water heater, or having to redo your plumbing.”  Although you may need to endure a longer moving process as opposed to buying a previously renovated home, the novelty of moving into your newly built home is a one-of-a-kind experience. 

When it comes to special features, the sky is the limit.  The Staral’s point out another benefit to building a new home. “The fact that you can pick everything from the color of your siding to the hardware on your cabinets is a big plus,” John and Amanda say, “You know what you’re getting into.”  Whether it is a gourmet kitchen, mud room, luxurious bathroom, or a home theater, building a home allows you to choose special features that best fulfill your standards and also meet your needs.

Although the benefits to building a new home are endless, the question remains how long will it take?  According to Amanda Staral, “I think the biggest misconception is that the building process takes time.  We see how brand new homes can be built in seven days on those reality TV shows and expect that the same can happen for us.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  Patience is required.”  As long as you communicate regularly with your builder, patience becomes an easier skill to acquire.

If you want to build a new home, the opportunity for buyers exists today.  The Starals and other new homeowners show that the process is not as difficult as many would think. The experienced new homeowners conclude, “There are houses on the market that are equally priced to building a new home; however, you don’t have the opportunity to be involved and could potentially be purchasing bigger problems.”  Take the extra step to build a new home that fulfills all your living desires.  After all, your home is one of the best financial investments.