10 Reasons Why You Should Buy A New Home

Are you wondering if or why you should buy a new home? If you’re thinking about becoming a homeowner for the first time or relocating to a different house, you might be wondering whether or not to purchase a resale property or a new one. Some people are overwhelmed with the idea of building a home. After all, we’ve all heard those horror stories about people having miserable home building experiences. Luckily, there are home builders out there who can make the process easy and headache-free! We hope you enjoy reading this blog post all about why you should buy a new home! 

About The Author

Hello, and welcome to Hearthside Homes! For those of you who are stumbling across our website for the first time, we’re happy you’re here! Since 1987, we’ve been building beautiful and long-lasting homes for homeowners in the Kansas City areas. Working with us is simple, fun, and fast! Once we break ground on your project, you can expect your new home to be move-in ready in about six months. We hope you enjoy learning a little bit more about the benefits of purchasing a new construction home! 

1). Low Maintenance

Let’s face it, new homes are much lower maintenance than older ones are. The truth of the matter is that older homes require a lot of upkeep and repairs. Do you really want to spend your weekends and free time working on your house? Are you prepared financially to repair an older home? Sometimes they will need foundation repairs and roof replacements. You might even need to upgrade your appliances, furnace, and hot water heater. At a glance, an older home might seem like a good deal, but they can quickly turn into a huge financial responsibility. 

2). Customize Your Space

Building a brand new home is exciting because you get to customize the space just the way you’d like it to be! From flooring to paint, cabinetry, tile, countertops, and beyond, you’ll love getting to make your home unique to your style! Keep in mind, not all home builders are created equal. It’s important to do thorough research before signing the dotted line. After all, your home is likely to be the biggest investment you ever make! 

3). More Energy Efficient

Newer homes have newer technology. This means that they are likely much more energy-efficient. You’ll love saving money on your electricity bill! Good home builders invest beneath the surface of the home. It’s one thing to walk into a new home and love the aesthetic components. It’s another to rest easy knowing your home builder used the proper supplies to make your home functional for years to come! 

4). Green Appliances

Purchasing a new construction home, or choosing to build one, means you’ll be able to choose the latest and most eco-friendly appliances! From dishwashers to laundry machines, refrigerators, and more, purchasing a new home means you’ll have energy efficiency and fully functional appliances. 

5). Better Electrical 

New construction homes are able to accommodate new technology! Newer electrical wiring means that you’ll be able to have all your modern gizmos and gadgets installed in your home. From video security systems to alarms, automated lighting, and more, newer homes allow you to have all the modern technological luxuries. Plus, your new home is likely to have more outlets than older homes do. 

6). Easier To Sell

You probably agree, you never know what life will throw at you! Most homeowners want to purchase newer homes that are move-in ready. If you buy a new construction home, you’ll have a much easier time selling it in the future. Even if you don’t plan on moving any time soon, it’s nice to rest assured that you could quickly sell your home if you needed to. 

7). New Home Warranty

Perhaps one of the best things about purchasing a new home is the warranty! Good home builders are proud and confident in their work. Make sure you purchase a new construction home from a builder that stands by their warranty. At Hearthside Homes, we offer a 1-year warranty on our homes. 

8). Modern Floor Plans

Open-concept floor plans are great, especially for those who love to entertain! A lot of older homes have closed off spaces throughout. Newer homes tend to have a more open-concept layout. Furthermore, if you decide to build a home, you have the luxury of picking the right floor plan for you and your entertaining style! 

9). A New Community 

New construction homes are usually built in new neighborhoods! This means that your home is likely in a community that has all the bells and whistles. From a community pool to a clubhouse, walking trails, tennis courts, and other amenities, new subdivisions definitely have perks! In addition, new communities are typically strategically and thoughtfully placed by a developer. In which case you’re likely to have easy access to major highways, groceries, as well as dining and entertainment options! 

10). Financing Opportunities

Did you know that new construction homes can mean better financing? Homebuilders often work with preferred lenders. This means that you’re more likely to get a better rate! At Hearthside Homes, we love working with GroundWork mortgage. Feel free to head over to their website to check out their free online mortgage calculator. 

Working With Hearthside Homes

So, are you ready to take the plunge and buy a beautiful new home? If so, Hearthside Homes would love to help you! We currently build in communities in the Kansas City, Liberty, Kearney, and Parkville areas. Click here to learn more about our communities.

Hearthside Homes is a semi-custom builder. You have the option to purchase one of our beautiful spec homes, or build one from the ground up! Once you choose one of our floor plans, you’ll make your material selections at our Design Center. Located at 1915 Industrial Dr #300, Liberty, MO 64068, our Design Center offers a one-stop shopping experience for you to pick out all the features for your new home. Once we start your project, you can expect your home to be move-in ready in about six months! It’s seriously that easy to build a home with Hearthside Homes! To learn more about our process click here. We offer 2 story, 1.5 story, reverse and ranch style homes. Our home prices range from $300k to over $500k.

If you have any questions about building with Hearthside Homes, contact one of our experts by filling out this form on our website or by calling (816) 781-0234 Click here to get a 3D tour of our Design Center!

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Hear From Our Customers 

We know that we could brag about ourselves all day, but nothing is as telling as testimonials and reviews from previous customers! At Hearthside Homes, our customers are happy customers! We make an effort to make the home building experience, easy, fun, fast, and extremely organized. Our customers love having access to our online client portal, BuilderTrend. We send frequent updates to our customers throughout the construction process. You’ll love getting scheduling updates and progress photos from the job site! Feel free to check out our video testimonials by clicking here. Additionally, here’s what a few of our customers have shared about their home building experience on Google!

“Super high quality and professional builders and so happy with the end result!  Thank you Hearthside!” – Anneka M.

“I had a great experience purchasing from Hearthside. The whole staff was so kind and helpful in helping us purchase our dream home!” – Amanda M. 

“Very easy-going and willing to work with us on our build. Definitely would refer them to friends building a new home or need remodeling. Look forward to living in our new home.” – John F.