Moving to a new house may be stressful, but nothing compares to the breath of relief once all the boxes are unpacked. If you feel your current home wearing on you, or wearing out on you, it might be time for a new one. So, you begin the process of searching neighborhoods, visiting open houses, and driving from site to site. But no matter how pretty the outside, the interiors of the homes you find are never quite what you need or want. Many of our clients take a journey much like this one, before deciding they’d rather think outside the box: building a custom home.
5. Less Competition
Houses in the best neighborhoods and most convenient locations will often have other potential buyers, raising the price beyond the listed value. However, once you’ve bought land to build on, it’s simply yours. Land for sale in new neighborhoods tends to carry higher property values, giving you a boost on your resale if you end up moving in the future.
4. Less Maintenance and Remodeling
The beauty of older homes is usually contrasted by their maintenance costs. No matter how well the previous owners took care of it, materials weaken over time and inevitably issues arise. While this varies from house to house, you will need to cover the cost of repairs sooner if you purchase further into the building’s lifespan. However, it goes without saying that a custom home comes brand new. Balsitis’s high-quality materials and building process will guard against surprise costs down the line.
Furthermore, your newly purchased home will likely need some customization anyway. If it comes with a too-small kitchen or one less bedroom than you need, or if you’d just want to paint the walls or redo a floor, you’ll take on the fixed costs of renovating.
3. Health and Sustainability
Another benefit of Balsitis’s high-quality materials is that lead paint and asbestos are a thing of the past. The health risks associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have drawn concern as our collective understanding of them has improved, but new homes won’t impact you or your family long-term.
2. Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Starting from scratch is a golden opportunity to build a house with maximum efficiency. In a new house, our plumbers, electricians, and HVAC professionals have complete freedom to set up your home’s routing, according to your needs, in the best way possible. Balsitis Contractors uses ENERGY STAR-certified doors and windows, which will save annually on heating and cooling costs. Furthermore, while 20% of air is often lost in circulation, our HVAC experts eliminate this loss with quality units, installation, and routing. All these benefits work to keep your utility costs low for years after moving in.
1. Personalization
When buying a pre-built home, the number of criteria – price, size, inside and outside visual appeal, amenities, etc. – tends to add up very quickly, making an ideal purchase unrealistic. Custom homes, on the other hand, are built to your exact specifications.
Finding a pre-built home that fits your current self can be hard enough, but custom homes can be built for both your current and future needs. By building a single forever-home that suits you as a parent, an empty-nester, and a grandparent, you can save yourself the effort of finding a more suitable living space later in life. You might only need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms, or perhaps want to arrange them in a certain way for your convenience.
If you want to dedicate rooms to a certain function, you can in a pre-built house, but a custom home expands and optimizes the possibilities. For example: an indoor basketball court with professional-quality surfaces, lighting, and ventilation, or a full-featured second kitchen on your lower level. Some features, such as an indoor pool, are more expensive to add onto an existing home due to their plumbing and HVAC requirements. However, custom homes can be built incorporating these features, allowing higher performance and easier maintenance.
The Balsitis Contracting team takes pride in making the process of building a custom home, completing a whole house renovation, or creating a home addition an enjoyable experience for every homeowner with whom we work. Whether you’ve got a custom home in mind or just want to explore what’s possible, give us a call at 262-203-3952, e-mail info@balsitiscontracting.com, or contact us online.