Things to Look for When Searching for a New Home

When researching new homes for sale in Loveland-Ft Collins, it helps to have a checklist of “must have” features in mind.

One of the primary advantages of buying a newly-built home is the lack of surprises. Everything is brand-new and fresh. That means you can concentrate on making sure you’re buying a home for sale in Loveland-Ft Collins that perfectly suits your lifestyle and personality.

When touring model homes, many of the things you’ll want to pay attention to are structural rather than cosmetic. Here are a few examples:

• Insulation.Are you always to hot or too cold? Ask your builder about the insulation that will be used in your new home. If you have to retrofit once the home is complete, you’re looking at costs in the thousands as well as inconveniences as the walls are ripped apart.
• Outlets. Consider where you want to install flat screen TVs. Installing conduits during construction to hide the cords is much easier and less expensive than doing it once construction is complete.
• Laundry Room Location. Is the laundry room convenient to bedrooms? Or will you have to make countless trips up and down the stairs due to its location?
• Check Out the Hallways. It may sound silly, but check out whether more than one person can comfortably be in your hallways. Better to find out now than be turning sideways to pass each other for the next 20 years.
• Storage.One of the biggest regrets people have after buying a home is not planning for more storage. Is there enough space in the kitchen? Laundry room? Bathrooms?

Granted the items listed above aren’t the “fun” things to look at when touring homes in 80538. But choices like colors, finishes and cabinets can be made regardless of which builder you choose. Step back and consider whether the new home designs you see accommodate some of these practical considerations. It will save you headaches and money down the line.

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