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The Advantages of Buying a New Home

If you're the type of person who automatically turns to the new home listings when searching for your first or next house, there are probably plenty of reasons why you do.

There are many advantages of buying a new home. Maybe you don't want to deal with antiquated plumbing systems or maybe you want amenities that aren't usually found in older homes. The National Association of Homebuilders also touts the level of safety and efficiency of many new homes. They are safer because of newer technologies, like fire-resistant construction materials, tempered glass and hard-wired, interconnected smoke alarms. Ask about these when touring the home and about other benefits of owning the particular new home you're exploring.

If the environment is important to you, more and more new homes also are using green building techniques that help minimize the impact on the environment, while minimizing your utility costs.

On the financial front, buying a new home can be a solid long-term investment. According to the National Association of Homebuilders, buying a new home has greater financial impact when compared to investing in stocks and bonds because of the leveraging power of owning a home.

If you're in the market, consider hiring a real estate agent with experience representing buyers of new homes. He or she should know the going rate for the type of home you're seeking and can help you get a good deal.

Looking for a new place? Find a  local Realty Expert who can help or search our  real estate listings.

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