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Columbus,Ohio?

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Why Build A New Home?

The decision to build a new home in
Columbus is one of the smartest
decisions you will ever make and it
can make a difference in the way you
entertain friends or spend time with
your family.

As more and more existing Columbus
homes for sale are added to the real
estate market, buyers may begin to
feel overwhelmed. Often times, a
buyer will like some features in each
home he or she tours but
unfortunately the homes cannot be
combined. This is where the
attractiveness of a new home comes
in. Existing homes often need
updates or repair, unlike that of a
new home which is custom designed
and built to fit the buyers lifestyle
and taste.

Today, according to the National
Association of Home Builders houses
are 50 percent more energy efficient
than homes built 10 or 20 years ago.
Also home builders, including RHBA
members, offer warranties on
workmanship materials and
equipment so the quality of your
home is guaranteed.

Among the benefits of new home
ownership is increased tax savings.
You can deduct your mortgage
interest and property taxes from
your income. These expenses are
also deductible on federal, state and
local tax returns. A new home is also
considered a sound investment
because you never have to pay taxes
on the amount that your home
appreciates from year to year.

Spec homes

You want to decide if a Spec home is
your preference, or a Custom home.
Often, spec homes are less in price
versus similar Custom homes.
Remember, with a Custom home, you
can get better quality, and have more
input into the building process.
Although, you still need to research
your builder since sometimes Custom
homes are thrown up in a hurry, or
with little concern for quality. I have
seen Spec homes that look better
than Custom homes. It depends on
your financing, and what you really
want.

Suburban Sites

Whether you are building your home
in a suburban development or a site
with sweeping lake views, you will
almost always need to choose the
land before you select floor plans or
other details. You (and any pros you
hire) will need to investigate factors
such as soil condition, drainage,
zoning and building codes in the
region.

Green Built

ustainable homes treat the house as a system where each feature

designed to fully

integrate with the next. This approach gives

superior energy

performance and a more

comfortable home.

esign

for maximum durability

and simplicity these sustainable home are

designed to last many decades

and be simple and cost effective to

operate.

Integrated design cuts costs by building upon natural
interdependencies in building approaches and systems;

Green techniques can reduce materials and labor costs.

Green building produces less waste and creates more goodwill within

the

community; and

Green developments involve government officials and neighbors

early in the

process, which can

lessen their resistance to new

methods and designs and

can speed the review process.

Professionals in the Green industry states that an efficient building
envelope "is the hallmark of good green building from an energy
efficiency perspective.” This building envelope is the most expensive
component in your building. Lighting fixtures that are energy
efficient will cost more than regular fixtures used in most homes.
This mean you will need to do some extra insulation and put in high-
performance windows. This will also help heat your home in the
winter without having high heating bills. In the summer time, it will
also reduce cooling costs. Even though you’re spending more on
these fixtures, you’ll end up saving more with your heating and
cooling bills.

Choosing New Construction Homes

The Anders Team
614-527-0811
theandersteam@aol.com

The Anders Team
614-527-0811

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