Thinking about relocating to a new neighborhood, city or state? The decision might be made for you thanks to a new job or family circumstances. But regardless, moving means deciding whether to build a new Florida home or buy an existing one. Building a new home or buying a resale both carry advantages and disadvantages. It’s smart to be open-minded about the possibility that finding your Florida dream home may require building it. And, that building it may provide the best bang for your bucks. Allow us to help you navigate “decision overwhelm.”
Customization
It seems simple, but if you want to customize any aspect of a resale home, expect a renovation. Hollywood makes comedies about home-renovation adventures. ‘Nuff …show more content…
Except that your household’s safety is priceless. New construction ensures up-to-date safety features. This includes smoke alarms and GFI (or GFCI, ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets; the latter protects people from shock by shutting off if it detects abnormality in an electrical current. Today’s building materials also slow down a fire rather than accelerate it. Need we bring up the subject of storms? New homes must adhere to the Florida Building Code, which stipulates materials and building techniques that stand up to Mother Nature. These include impact-resistant window glass and shutters, and wind-and-water-resistant roofs. All of which combine to give you confidence in the sturdiness of your new home.
Still on the cost-savings fence between buying a resale or building new? Total up the customization, warranty, energy-efficiency, low-maintenance and safety attributes of building new, then the potential hassle and angst of renovation. We think the “new” advantages are clear. If you agree, click here. As Florida’s Custom Home Builder, ICI Homes can make your new-home dream come