One of the most stressful things about buying a home is finding the perfect one. It’s tough to find a home of the right size, look, in the right neighborhood, and at the right price. This is one of the reasons that people often choose custom home plans — because they are made to the owners exact needs. However, many people are under the impression that buying a luxury or custom home isn’t cost-efficient. Here are three reasons that’s wrong.
1. Custom Features
One of the ways that custom luxury homes can save money is that owners don;t have to make any updates to the home when they buy. An existing pre-owned home may need modifications, which can be costly renovations. Custom home builders can work with the owner to make the right floor plan and design for the home so that no changes are needed at the end of construction.
2. Energy Efficiency
Another way that luxury custom homes actually save the owner money is that they are often more energy efficient than older homes. Buying a custom home means that the owner can choose the appliances, toilets, and other things that use energy. Choosing green and energy efficient appliances is going to lower monthly utility bills. Additionally, since the home is new, it will be weatherized and efficient. For example, homes that don’t have weatherstripping see between 30% and 40% heating and cooling loss.
3. Less Maintenance
Buying an older home may be less expensive upfront, but owners should not forget about the work and maintenance that is likely to be needed. Things in older homes are much more likely to fall into disrepair and need replacing sooner than in newer luxury custom homes. Since everything in a custom home is going to be new, the need for repairs and services won’t arise for awhile.
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