Today's
New Homes Are Better Than Ever!
According to recent
consumer research, there is a lingering sense among consumers that homes
were built much better in "the good old days", lovingly put together by
old-world craftspeople who "really knew their stuff".
The reality is that
new homes are far superior to those built in the past, both in terms of
the products that we use and how we put everything together.
Even the last five
years have seen major changes and improvements in the way new homes are
built. Many builders agree, that from a technical standpoint, today's homes
are a far cry from those built in the past. Unfortunately, many of
the real improvements are behind the walls, and customers are not always
aware of them. We still have a job on our hands as an industry and
as individual builders to let people know how much better new homes really
are.
For home owners, this
superiority translates into benefits that yesterday's home buyers could
not even begin to imagine. It starts with the basics-a comfortable indoor
environment year-round. Cold, overheated, drafty or stuffy homes are a
thing of the past thanks to better building techniques, a host of effective
insulation products and energy-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation
systems.
New homes are also
healthier to live in as mechanical ventilation brings in fresh air from
the outside and gets rid of old, stale air. No more dampness, mold and
mildew, and no more lingering "bad air"!
When it comes to design
and finishing touches, the days are gone when a new home offered a bland
backdrop for your furniture. Today's new homes come with built-in character
in all price ranges. Layouts are designed with today's families in mind
to accommodate the way we live in the 1990s. And low- and no-maintenance
products have cut down the time that home owners need to spend on upkeep
and cleaning chores.
Today's new home builder
is a modern-day craftsperson. The tools and the technology may be
different, but the goal of a good builder never changes: to provide the
customer with the best possible home for years of enjoyment and satisfaction.
Contents:
Today's
new homes are better than ever
Put
yourself in the picture: buy new, buy now!
The
advantage of buying a new home
Some
straight talk about home buying
Hints
for a successful new home search
Tips
on buying a new home
Market
conditions are great