new homes: Don't underestimate the benefits of a newer home...
- 03/27/09 11:37 AM
The slant is often told towards the benefits of mature, resale homes. Hey, I'm one who's talked this talk many times. True enough, mature homes have significant advantages over newer homes - I should know, I bought my current home for just those reasons. Tonight though, as I am updating the baseboard trim throughout the main level, I can't help but appreciate the benefits of building new or buying a home within 5 years of construction! Let me outline a few key benefits, some may apply to you while others don't, but everyone can agree there are benefits: 1) Updates not … (0 comments)
new homes: Understanding a New Home Buyer - from the Resale Perspective
- 11/23/08 01:26 PM
When I first started in the real estate industry, it constantly amazed me the amount of turnover a newly developed neighbourhood would experience in the first 5 years. Over time I realized this is a natural occurance for many reasons. In my opinion the main reason is that a younger demographic tends to be attracted to new builds. The younger demographic tends to have more major lifestyle changing events that inspires moves. I've worked with many sellers having a home under 5 years old - for this client it is imperitive to understand the new home buyer because they will quite … (0 comments)
new homes: Is my New House Broken?
- 06/20/08 04:49 AM
When you build a new home, you expect things to be perfect right? Com'on now, you know you do! I don't blame you when you see a crack in the drywall or loose tile that you can jump to conclusions about the overall practices used when constructing your home. The first step is simple, be sure to look at all the information related to warranties, repairs and defects from your builder BEFORE buying. This will put all the worst case scenarios to bed and allow you to peacefully enjoy your new home without being stressed. If you do experience problems, also … (0 comments)
new homes: Building Code is not Building Quality
- 06/20/08 04:39 AM
I was reading on the topic of new home development today and was surprised as some of the minimum requirements put forth by the building code in Ontario. Needless to say, if you are talking to a builder and they say "everything meets building code, that means we believe in quality", then keep walking because they are probably not as quality oriented as you would hope. Here is one specific example from the Canadian Real Estate Encyclopedia: A typical code allows a floor to deflect 1/360th of it's length under normal live loading, if there is a finished ceiling below. ie) … (0 comments)
The slant is often told towards the benefits of mature, resale homes. Hey, I'm one who's talked this talk many times. True enough, mature homes have significant advantages over newer homes - I should know, I bought my current home for just those reasons.
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