I’ve written a data-driven article about the current Louisville new construction landscape for InsiderLouisville in the past. But today, I want to write about this topic from a personal perspective.
Are you a designer? Hands-on on personality? New construction in Louisville could be exactly what you’re looking for.
In this piece, I’m going to outline the benefits of new construction. Why do you ask? Because I love new construction!
My wife and I have built three homes and after the first few showings of existing homes, we knew we’d always be a new construction type of family.
I mean, I know it’s more expensive (sometimes WAY more expensive).
I know building locations are limited (sometimes so limited you’re much farther out than when first started). But you want to do your research before you build your dream home.
But the pros of building a new construction home in Louisville far outweigh the cons in my book. But there are those who like to consider both: Buy an Existing Home or New Construction: 5 Things to Know.
No one has lived here before!
If you’re a clean freak, a la, Sheldon Cooper, Adrian Monk, or Jerry Seinfeld, this point takes the prize. Nothing to clean up, de-wallpaper, repaint, dig up, dust off or sanitize. This point is so huge, that I considered giving it two points.
You get to pick everything!
From the layout to the materials to the colors, and everything in between. I mean, honestly, for control freaks like myself, what’s better than being able to pick your own doorknobs and cabinet pulls?
Everything in your home is brand new!
Don’t underplay this point. When you buy an existing home, the HVAC system could be a year old, 12 years old, or 30 years old; you never know!
New construction means that the HVAC system is zero years old. The roof? Zero years old. The windows? You guessed it, zero years old. That’s pretty awesome, don’t you think?
Save some tax money!
It’s not always a large amount but sometimes it is! When your first property tax bill comes due, it may not reflect everything you purchased. It might be simply the price of the lot because the home hadn’t been completed yet.
There are a few other items too, but I may save those for another time. Suffice it to say, that if you’re like me (and some of you are, whether you choose to admit it or not) then choosing to build your new construction home in Louisville, is a wonderful experience and a wise choice.
