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See Things from a New Angle

New homes mean more options, newer designs, smarter energy usage, and that special brand-new, only-for-you feeling.  They also mean lower maintenance, and fewer surprises.

Ten things we love about NEW homes:

1.     Choosing a new home means getting exactly what you want—not the finishes, colors, fixtures, and options chosen by the previous owners of an existing home. Everything’s brand new, from the tubs, showers, appliances, carpet, fixtures, and so forth, inside and out.  It’s all new, fresh, and clean, and it’s never been lived in by anyone else.



2.    Newly constructed homes offer the benefits of current preferences in colors, textures, and design, like gray tones, contemporary wood and tile flooring finishes, and luxury surfaces like quartz, granite and wrought iron.  Choose tile accents, cultured stone finishes, and built-ins that express your personal style and preferences.

 



3.     Building new means getting the benefit of choosing everything at once, resulting in a smooth and cohesive look.



4. Buyers of new homes get more modern conveniences.  Phone and cable jacks in just the right places--including above the fireplace for that big TV— and options like pocket offices that give lots of functionality in a dedicated space.


5.     It’s all ready when you turn the key in the front door for the first time.  Sure, you can buy an older home and fix it up, but the time and hassle of arranging all that work, finding the right people and products,  and working out budgets, schedules, and priorities can take all the joy out of owning a home— and take all your time and money.  And that doesn’t even include living with the daily interruptions of life in a remodeling zone. 



 


6.     With a new home, you get exactly what you expect— no hidden repairs or surprises.  Even better, new Ball Homes include warranties that protect the buyer from unexpected maintenance costs.

 



7.     Today’s new homes are much more energy-efficient than even those built ten years ago, which means you pay less for monthly utilities, and the environment benefits as well.  Our Energy Smart Homes are better insulated, more tightly constructed, and more efficiently heated and cooled than older homes.  In fact, they are independently rated to assure that they perform 15% better than the current building code requires, and as much as 45% better than the average existing home!


8.     Like everything else, home design changes over time.  Evolutions in lifestyle and family mean that homebuyers need a home that keeps up with their needs.  Open layouts remain important, especially to families and those who like to entertain.  Casual kitchen dining is a must.  Flexible spaces are important features of new designs, like lofts and bonus rooms, and first floor offices or guests suites.  Plans with most living areas on the main floor, and just a loft or extra bedroom with bath upstairs are popular.  Even secondary bedrooms are much more comfortably sized, and storage and closet space are a priority in new floor plans.  Walk-in storage spaces are important, especially to families who are transitioning from homes geared toward raising children.  Outdoor spaces like covered patios are in demand, and often include fireplaces.  Built-in features like bookcases, kitchen pocket offices, drop zones, and laundry folding areas keep us organized in style. 


 



9.     Let’s face it, some days it’s tough out there, and we want our homes to be a place to relax, retreat, and recreate ourselves as individuals and as families.  Luxurious master baths with bigger and better fixtures, like oversized tiled showers and six foot tubs, are increasingly popular in new homes of all sizes and prices.   Dual vanities and closets are a popular trend for those who like to separate their personal spaces.  Master suites are more spacious in modern designs, and often include a sitting area.  Kitchens are made for serious cooking, with upscale cabinets, drop-in cooktop options, and wine centers and butler’s pantries.  The luxury options available in even a modestly priced new home far exceed what was being built even ten years ago.



10.  Today’s homebuyers expect more than ever for their homebuying dollar, and great price-per-square-foot values are in high demand.  Newly constructed homes from today’s floor plans mean better use of space, with more finished area over the garage, less empty second story space, and better overall value.