The Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Buying a New Home

April is "New Homes Month" so in honor of that, we thought we would feature a few of the not-so-obvious benefits of buying a NEW (Summit!) home:

Prospective home buyers have the choice of two types of houses on the market: resale or new.

Home buyers planning to buy a brand-new house often cite energy-efficiency, open layout, a warranty, and being able to select appliances, flooring, paint colors and other design elements as factors driving their choice.

But at Summit, we know that buyers can be drawn to a new house for reasons that aren’t so obvious.  Below are a few more benefits of  buying a brand-new home that you may not have thought of.

Building a Community Together

A brand-new community is one of the built-in benefits of many new homes. When families move in to a community at the same time, often lasting bonds of friendship and neighborliness are formed right away. Nobody is the “new kid on the block." Summit is building in 31 communities throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, so there is something for everyone.

We are proud to build in every single one of the communities we're in because we know that homebuyers will truly feel at home in them. Click here to see where we're building.

We’re building exceptional homes in exceptional communities: popular amenities like pools, walking trails and courts for tennis and basketball, golf courses, clubhouses, and lakes are just a few of the great amenities the communities we're building in offer. These things offer additional opportunities for interaction among neighbors of all ages. Often new communities are comprised of home owners in the same stage of life, such as young families or active retirees, so neighbors can get to know each other through carpools, PTA meetings, tennis matches or golf games.

Throwing a party in an older home can be a challenge because smaller, distinct rooms make it difficult to entertain guests in one large space.  Summit Custom Homes builds to suit today's homeowner preferences: layouts featuring more open spaces and rooms that flow into each other more easily, like the popular great room. While you are in the kitchen preparing dinner, you can still interact with guests enjoying conversation in the family room without feeling closed off. The feeling of spaciousness in today’s new-home layouts often is enhanced the higher ceilings and additional windows that bringing in more light than you would find in an older home.

A Clean Slate

For some buyers, parking the car in a sparkling-clean garage or being the first to cook a dinner in a brand-new kitchen is part of the appeal of new construction. In addition, you won’t have to spend time stripping dated wallpaper or repainting to suit your own sense of style. You can create your own home décor from the get-go!

The advantages of being the first owner of a home extend to the outdoors. Instead of inheriting inconveniently or precariously placed trees, or having to tear up overgrown shrubs, you can design and plant the lawn and garden you want.

Outlets, Outlets Everywhere 

Homes built in the 1960’s and earlier were wired much differently than houses today. Builders had no way of anticipating the invention of high-definition televisions, DVRs and computers that we enjoy today — and the very different electrical requirements they would introduce. New homes can accommodate advanced technologies like structured wiring, security systems and sophisticated lighting plans, and can be tailored to meet the individual home owner’s needs.

Anyone who has ever lived in an older home can also attest to the fact that there are never enough outlets, inside or out! New-home builders plan for the increased number and type of electronics and appliances used by today’s families, so you can safely operate a wine cooler, Christmas lights or your computer.

Just a little more about SCH:

Among Summit’s standard features are stucco and stone veneer front elevations; a three-car garage; wide-plank hardwood flooring in all main floor traffic areas; island kitchens with custom-made designer cabinetry; rubbed copper wrought iron stair spindles; a spa master bathroom with tiled flooring and an oversized tiled walk-in shower with dual shower heads; premium Delta plumbing fixtures; stainless steel GE kitchen appliances; and an industry-leading 10-year structural home warranty to name a few.

Our focus is on building finely crafted, energy-efficient homes featuring innovative floor plans, and unique decorative features, all at an exceptional value.  Summit Custom Homes’ Green Build Advantage incorporates the latest building science to deliver homebuyers significantly increased energy-efficiency rated at up to 30% more efficient than other homes. Healthier indoor air quality is achieved by using formaldehyde-free insulation; low or no VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, glues and sealants where available; a passive radon remediation system; sealed air distribution ductwork; and a high-particulate MERV-11 furnace filter.  This all translates into decreased utility bills and, most importantly, a more comfortable living environment for your family.

For more information on Summit Custom Homes, visit our website or call (816) 246-6700.