Why Build New?

Lately, instead of buying houses, homeowners have been looking more at the lot. Maybe they like the house, maybe not — they’re probably in it for the location, like the proximity to good schools or nearby churches. It used to be that if you didn’t like a house, you might grin and bear it.

Not so, these days. If you don’t like the house, just knock it down and start over. There are multiple benefits to this, and we’ll take you through.

The first one is customization. If you’ve always thought about your dream home, then it’s the perfect time to put it into place. You can build and design every room to your exact specification, and in the end, you’ll have a house that truly feels like you. You’ll establish a future there, for you and your family. Another benefit of building fresh is that you really get to know your property. Sure, once you buy the house, you’ll be told how big the lot is — but you may not grasp it until the house is gone, and suddenly the land is all yours. In addition, as you build your house from the eaves up, you’ll witness it at every step. Years later, at a Christmas party, you can reminiscence about taking the family there every day to see what’s happening now. And finally, when you build and design your own house, you’ll get to know everyone involved, and the relationships you make can last a lifetime.

There are a few bad things about building a new house. The first one is that cost is definitely a factor. There may be parts of your dream house that aren’t feasible anymore, or need to be cut back in order to stay under budget. You’ll have to think hard about how your plans transition to the real world, and that can be a struggle. You’ll also want to make sure you have a long-term plan, and that you give yourself time. You don’t want to be at the ‘moving houses’ pushpin when the house isn’t done. It’s important to find a good team to work with, so that you’re fully updated on the progress of your dream home.

Building a new is very popular these days, and for people with dream houses, it’s definitely worth it. If, however, you decide that may be you just want to make some changes to the original house, that’s okay too. It’s your home — you’re going to be living in it.