Many of today's home builders extend structural warranties for a full ten years usually underwritten by insurance companies. And, because the builder buys for the entire production of new homes, the builder's purchasing power can reduce the cost to the home buyer. Being able to select the proper home site is almost as important as choosing the correct home to fit the buyer's lifestyle. Developers and home builders offer a wide selection of sites including golf course locations, waterfront land, rural acreage and more. Builders of new homes offer a variety of functional floorplans to fit a buyer's requirements.
Low maintenance is one of the most important features of new homes being built today.
New technology in building materials has made the homes of the 1990s virtually maintenance free, especially the exterior. No longer does a homeowner have to worry about painting every 3 to 5 years. Choices of carpet, wall coverings, paint colors, lighting fixtures, window treatments, etc. Daily use, weather and quality of care all play a role in longevity. With a new home the answer is simply, a substantially longer period.