Many potential homeowners aren’t sure if they should opt for a new home or an existing home. For most homeowners, the answer is clear. Having a new home constructed is by far the better choice for their personal needs. There are many advantages to having a custom home built. This includes decreasing heating and utility bills, a reduced likelihood of issues such as mold and the ability to incorporate efficient new technology into the final product.

Lower Utility Bills

A new home will have vastly reduced utility bills. Modern homes use new forms of heating and cooling that are far less likely to drive up heating and cooling costs. For example, a new home will have new appliances. These appliances are likely to be far more energy efficient than previous models and thus help save the homeowner more money on their utility bills.

A Healthy Home

Another advantage of building a new home is that such homes will not have problems such as mold, asbestos and lead paint. The homeowner need not worry that they are going to move in, only to discover that the attic was painted in five layers of lead paint. A homeowner knows they will not have problems with materials that have been banned years ago but are still present in many homes today.

Contemporary Technology

The custom home also lets the homeowner use the latest in modern technology. New homes are typically smart homes. This means they use great technology that makes living there easier and more efficient. For example, a new home will often have a smart thermostat. This thermostat can be adjusted in accordance with the user’s personal needs. If the user is not home, they can stop cooling the home. They can then put on the central air conditioning shortly before they arrive. This way, they are not wasting energy yet they still have a cool and inviting home. At Alair Homes Chilliwack, we offer the latest in home technological innovation.

Better Resale Value

Having a new home built also means better resale value overall. Some home buyers may not have the funds they need to buy an entirely new home. In that case, they may opt to buy an existing home that was recently built instead. In an area where home prices are rising, building a new home can allow the person owning it to immediately see a rise in their equity shortly after purchase. The homeowner gets the satisfaction of knowing that they have a home that likely to continue to retain value over time. They also know that if they opt to put the home on the market, it is likely to catch the eyes of buyers and get sold quickly no matter local market conditions.

Your Personal Space

Perhaps above all, the custom built home is one that has been designed to the user’s exacting specifications during the building process. Walking into a home each day that is exactly as the homeowner wants is a great feeling. They can have the satisfaction of knowing that each room in the new home has been designed in accordance with their wishes. Seeing an open living room, updated kitchen and game room that has been designed to their personal tastes in each way brings people a sense of truly deep happiness.