What Features Do New Homes Have That Yours Does Not?

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The new home vs. resale home debate is something every buyer goes through. What every buyer might not know, however, is the number of upgrades that new homes are being built with today. We wanted to highlight some great new home features today that your current home probably doesn’t have, so you can have an idea of what to expect if you plan on buying in the future.

First up is the tankless water heater. These heaters are built on the outside of the home. No more worries of coming home to a leaky attic from a busted water heater. With one of these tankless heaters, the water is on the outside. If there is a problem, it will be on the outside as well. These heaters are much more energy efficient because the water isn’t actually being heated until it is being used inside your home. No more running out of hot water in the morning.

Another system of your house that you probably don’t have access to is your plumbing lines. In the old days, when you had a water leak, you had to go out in the yard to find it. It was a big hassle. Today, homes have pipes that run through a conduit to an interior central location. You can just turn the pesky pipe off from there.

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These are just a few examples
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Another great feature home builders are putting in homes is large patios. They help you stay out of direct sunlight when it’s nice out, and with the press of a button you can bring the party inside. You can also install a solar screen on the outside of your patio to turn it into an indoor room. There’s even a timer on the shades that you can set.

These are just a few examples of the technology available in newer homes. The number one improvement over the years, though, is energy efficiency. We are renting a 1,800 sq ft. home right now and the energy bill is consistently over $300. In contrast, our new home is 4,100 sq ft. and last month our bill was $123. We are energy hogs, and this home is just much more efficient at holding the temperature inside.

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