Compare Purchasing a New Home vs. a Used Home
What is it about a brand new home that’s so exciting? Maybe it’s knowing that you'll be the first person to walk on the carpet, cook on the stove and soak in the beautiful one piece molded tub. It could be the pleasure of selecting the colors and layout yourself. Or maybe it’s that wonderful new home smell. When you buy a new home from Havill’s, you can relax and enjoy your home instead of using your free time worrying about fixing this, or repairing that.
Most of all, buying a new Kent Homes mini home is about having a home that’s 100 percent YOU!
Energuide 80 Certified Homes
Wow, did you know that Havill’s new Kent Mini Homes have been Energuide 80 certified!? You can rest easy knowing all these energy saving features have been added to your new home:
- Low E Argon Thermo pane Windows
- Heat Recovery Air Exchange System
- 2 x 6 Exterior Wall Construction
- Arctic Pack Insulation
- Cellulose Blown in Ceiling
- Vapor Barrier to cover all electrical outlets
New Home from Havill’s |
Pros
- You can experience the freedom of selecting the home you love, in the location you love and take comfort in knowing that Havill’s will provide you with a stress-free, turnkey home solution!
- A comprehensive manufacturer warranty is available and will cover every aspect of your home for the first year.
- New homes will come with a 10 year Atlantic Home Warranty to protect your home for any structural damage.
- New homes are built to meet or exceed all modern comfort and safety codes, using the latest innovations in building materials and construction
- Using the latest in energy efficient materials, your new home can significantly reduce your heating costs and ultimately, the amount of money you spend on your home each month.
- You can save thousands of dollars in legal, agent and home inspection fees when buying a new home
- You may qualify for some New Home government rebate programs
- When you buy a new Havill’s home, our customer service team is just a phone call away, should you ever have any questions
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Cons
- There is HST on new home purchases
- Depending on home availability and how busy our service department is, you may have to wait a month before taking delivery.
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Resale Home in Existing Community |
Pros
- The home site may already have been landscaped with existing gardens and mature trees
- The home may already have some upgraded features, such as new cabinets or flooring
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Cons
- You may find a home you love, or a location you love, but may have difficulty finding the perfect home, in the perfect location.
- An older home could mean higher maintenance costs in the short term, especially on major upgrades such as heating, electrical or plumbing systems
- The community may require you to invest a large amount of money up-front to upgrade the roofing, siding, windows, etc.
- Resale homes come as they are, with no warranties or quality assurances
- You may have the added expense of changing wall colours, flooring or other interior design elements that don’t suit your personal tastes
- You will not be able to qualify for the same low interest rates, or the longer amortization periods, as you would for a brand new home.
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