1. EASE OF MAINTENANCE - New homes don't require as much upkeep as older homes and many are built with low or no-maintenance materials.

2. PERSONALIZATION - You as the buyer get to choose paint colors, cabinets, countertops carpet, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and countless other items. You get this with new instead of months or years of repainting, refinishing or recarpeting amoung other things.

3. INSTANT COMMUNITY- Buyers appreciate that they'll have something in common with their neighbors, whether it's families with young children, or active adults. You can build in the community that fits your stage of life.

4. FLOOR PLANS FOR TODAY'S LIFESTYLE - Todays floor plans are in keeping with the way people live today. Kitchen are more open and integrated, master suites have sitting areas and more luxurious baths. These and many other things are present in today's floor plans.

5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY - New construction techniques, materials and appliances all work together to dramatically lower utility bills that can save hundreds of dollars each year.

6. APPRECIATION IN VALUE - Virually all new homes appreciate quickly, many times the first buyers in a development makes more money than the builder ever thought possible.

7. SAFETY - Old homes often have hazards such as asbestos, lead based paint, leaking gas lines, or faulty wiring. Many do not meet current building codes safety glass, window size, or even smoke and fire alarms.

8. TECHNOLOGY - It's much simpler and more cost effective to install technology options in a new home than to retrofit an older home.

9. WARRANTIES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE - New homes come with a warranty from the builder plus appliances, lighting, roofing and many other items are covered by the supplier.

10. LEAD TIME - Purchasing a new home gives buyers lead time to sell their own home and to do some planning.