Advantages of New Construction

As of May 2019, the housing inventory in the Seattle market was just shy of two months. This means that if no new listings were brought on the market, it would take a little under two months for all inventory to be sold.

This doesn’t leave many options for home buyers as they have fewer choices. Fewer choices means it will become more difficult finding that perfect home that fits your needs. When you account for older homes on the market that may need updates, eccentric houses that were designed for a specific style, price points, and other factors, this leaves a small pool of homes to adapt to your lifestyle.

It’s in these markets that new construction homes become even more of an enticing option for buyers. While they may not be for everyone, new construction homes offer a variety of features that often compliment today’s lifestyle well.

Here are some of the benefits to purchasing a new construction home:

An Updated Floor Plan

While uniquely-designed homes from previous decades may have offered themselves for a thrilling game of hide and seek or tag during your childhood, today’s buyer typically leans towards more open concepts. New construction homes embrace the modern lifestyle with open floor plans, spacious rooms, large kitchens fitted with grand islands, walk in closets, and five-piece master bathrooms.

Fewer Home Headaches

If you purchase a charming craftsman in Queen Anne, there’s a chance it was built in the early 1900s. This can certainly offer unique features, but it also can offer a handful of frustrations. Whether it is now or the near future, there is bound to be repairs. The maintenance required on new construction homes is far less than maintenance in a well-lived home; saving you both time and money. You won’t have to worry about making any cosmetic or structural upgrades for years to come.

Smarter Homes

Enjoy built-in cable, alarm systems, speaker systems, high-speed wired internet, digital thermostats and detectors — all just a flip of the switch or a voice-command away. Because nobody has time to wait for the cable company all day.

Energy Savings

Fortunately, we have come a long way in home construction when it comes to savings. New homes will be outfitted with the latest energy efficient insulation, doors and windows, heating and cooling systems, and appliances. This can save you hundreds a year in your utility bills alone. Features such as tankless water heaters offer invaluable benefits — gone are the days of racing for the first shower!

Safety

You can rest assured knowing that your beautiful new home was inspected rigorously throughout every phase of construction. Everything is inspected from electrical and plumbing to insulation. A final certificate of occupancy must be issued from the town before the home can be occupied ensuring that every single component is up to code.