New Homes Are Better

•  Safer - Occupants of new homes are almost six times less likely to die from fire than occupants of older homes. Most new homes that are built today have smoke detectors on every floor and in each bedroom. The smoke detectors are wired so if one goes off they all go off. In many areas smoke detectors are required to have a battery back-up. Circuit breakers have replaced fuse boxes. Ground fault interrupters are installed in bathrooms, kitchens, and outside receptacles to resource the chance of fire and electrocution. Patio doors, glass tub enclosures, and glass shower doors are made of tempered glass so that it will crumble if broken.

•  Less Maintenance - Today you can select siding, windows, and trim that never require painting. Your new home is easy to maintain and it keeps its fresh, new look and attractive appearance.

•  Save Money on Heating & Cooling - Today's homes consume half the energy as homes built before 1980. With efficient heating and cooling systems, high efficiency windows, improved insulation, controlled air infiltration, your new home can save you substantial energy dollars every month.

•  Exciting Floor Plans - New homes today feature more light and spaciousness by combining informal areas for family living, formal dining rooms for elegant entertaining, kitchens that are designed for ease and comfort, cozy sitting areas for privacy and laundry rooms that are out of the basement.

•  Different Design - The majority of today's new home buyers like open/airy floor plans. Even smaller compact homes are being built with vaulted ceilings, dramatic foyers, deluxe master baths, walk-in closets, and innovative windows for a feeling of spaciousness.

•  Better For Your Health - Much has been learned about the health risks of certain home building products. The industry has responded by building products and systems that make new homes better for your health than older homes.

Asbestos had been eliminated from shingles, pipe, cement board, floor tiles, ceiling tiles and insulation. Lead is no longer an ingredient in paint, and is no longer used as solder for plumbing. Formaldehyde emissions from particle board and hardwood plywood have been greatly reduced in new homes. Urea-formaldehyde finishes on most kitchen cabinets are new baked or cured to minimize emissions. In certain regions builders are using new radon prevention systems to prevent potential health problems.

•  Greater Value - Research shows that new homes appreciate more, as a percentage of original cost, than older homes do. When new homeowners landscape and add personal decorative touches, the homes in a new neighborhood acquire added charm and value.