What's the advantage of buying a new home vs. a used home?
Before you buy a home - any home - now is the time to ask yourself, "what are the advantages of owning a new home versus a used home"? The answer is that there are many advantages, and as advancements continue to be made in building practices and technology - the advantages become more and more apparent. Harbour Homes is committed to utilizing and offering as many of these advancements as possible in order to make your new home experience as enjoyable as possible.
Advanced Technology
We use state-of-the-art appliances in all our new homes with the option to choose appliances with added features. With all of the advancements that have been made in the design and functionality of appliances - the difference between today's appliances and those of yesteryear are immeasurable. Our homes are wired to support digital home theatre systems, high speed Internet access, multiple telephone lines, alarm/security systems, time controlled sprinkler systems and many other convenient features - all of which can be added into the cost of your new home.
Customer Care
With a used home, it may be difficult to tell the quality of components that are behind the walls or the level of maintenance that occurred to the home over the years by the previous owner.
With a new home, you can find out exactly what materials were used in the home and possibly watch the construction of your home occur - giving you a better level of comfort for the overall quality of your home.Harbour Homes has the added security of a warranty. Having the comfort of knowing exactly what your warranty program is at the point of purchase can be a big stress reliever when making the largest purchase of your life. Please see our listing agent for details.
Energy Efficiency
New homes consume much less energy than used homes due to energy efficient features such as high grades of insulation in walls and ceilings; insulated windows and advanced heating and cooling systems
Financing Your Mortgage
With a new home, you have the option of including your upgrades and options into your purchase price so you don't have to pay for added features out of pocket. Many flexible and attractive financing options are available to you through our Listed lenders. Please consult our listing agent for a complete list of Listed lenders.
Health and Safety
Over the years, health hazards have been an issue in older homes. Lead and asbestos, which can cause physical and mental problems and respiratory diseases, have now been eliminated or greatly reduced in new homes. A new home is safer than ever before with: better building codes; wiring systems have been improved and are less likely to cause fires; central heating systems eliminate the need for space heaters that can start fires.
Modern Designs and Features
Today's homes include: open kitchens and family rooms, great rooms, home offices that are designed for today's computers and used by multiple family members, private master retreats separate from secondary bedrooms, media rooms designed for today's large-scale TV's and flexible room layouts to accommodate your needs.
Features and surfaces such as granite or solid-core surface kitchen countertops, whirlpool tubs, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplaces, and an array of designer flooring are just a few of the new items available today that were not available or affordable in the past.
Personalize Your Home
When you purchase a new home, it can be personalized to your tastes. Depending on the construction stage of your new home you have the opportunity to select cabinetry, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, exterior color, landscaping, deck and patio size, appliances and much more.
Personalizing your home during the construction process is much easier than going backwards and making repairs, remodeling and living amongst a construction zone for months at a time.
