There are countless benefits of choosing a new home construction over one that has been around for a while. One is that it hasn't been worn out by prior owners. Homes often accumulate wear in their most-used areas, so the only way to get around this is to do renovations. If you do the renovations yourself, you don't get the full effect until the project is complete. Yet, if someone else does them and then sells, you're left wondering about the quality of the work.

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A new home construction home also has the benefit of using modern building methods. Custom home builders will typically be more efficient than an older house. It will be less drafty, use better insulation, and will often have better windows. Upgrading these things in an older home can involve substantial expense.

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Some people worry that new construction will lack character. However, this is not a problem. Custom home builders will start with a floor plan that has been laid out by the builder's architect, but can be modified to fit your personality or other needs. If you want to get even more into the design process, you can sometimes submit your own design and have the custom home builder provide the architectural expertise needed to turn it into a reality.

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Finally, there is the issue of budget. It is often thought that new home construction is more expensive, and in many cases, this is indeed true at first. However, once an older home is fully repaired and customized the cost often ends up about the same. It makes sense to start with a new home construction when you can.