PARADE OF HOMES
Why buy new? Because building your new home has never been easier! Building “new” means getting exactly what you want, in the location you desire, with all the features you need, the latest energy efficient innovations and a longterm warranty. A brand new home has never been a better value and there has never been a better time to build one of your own. Today’s prices on new construction are some of the best in decades. Add historically low interest rates and the opportunity to be the first to call it home makes building “new” the best option on the market today. “Buyers have so many choices in the current housing market they can easily get confused,” said NEFBA 2014 President Daniel Blanchard. “Distressed properties might look really attractively priced, but in most cases, buyers end up spending several thousand dollars above the purchase price on repairs and renovations. Homes built even just a couple years ago don’t come close to the current codes and energy-efficiencies of today’s newly constructed houses.” 10
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2014 Parade of Homes
Only a brand new home gives the flexibility to get the exact neighborhood, homesite, floorplan and features a buyer wants. The process is also easy with most builders offering design and selection services to help whether it’s a buyer’s first newly constructed home or their latest custom move-up. It also can happen much faster than most people might imagine. According to Blanchard, new computerized construction management, lower permit activity and the depth of quality tradesmen across the First Coast means new homes can be constructed very efficiently. “In many cases, builders can deliver a 2,000 square foot home in about 120 days or even less,” said Blanchard. “There are also custom-ready homes in process or completed for those interested in a quicker move.” The incredible opportunity to build a new home won’t last forever. Take advantage of the Parade to see all that’s new and then make the move. It is the best time to own a new home. Visit a Parade model to learn more about building new. For more information on buying and building a new home visit any home on the Parade or go online to www.nefba.com.