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What You Need to Know About New Home Construction

New home construction is always a hot topic in the housing market.  It can be a huge indicator for the health of the economy – that’s why builder confidence and new home sales are watched so closely.  In Villages of Urbana, all of our homes are newly built and offer home shoppers a wide selection of styles.  But what is it exactly that shoppers should know about new home construction?

It boosts the economy:
The recession was a tough time for our nation.  Millions of people felt the financial strains of a weakening economy.  Now that things are back on the up-swing, we can expect to see more home construction.  The more homes being built means more homes being sold – thus people are feeling more secure in their finances.  Home sales alone boost local economies and restore the public's faith in the market.  In Villages of Urbana, our new homes are complimented by the charming and historic Urbana, Maryland. We couldn’t be happier to provide new, beautiful homes in such a great town!

It can be easier to buy:
Found a home you love?  Chances are the previous owners love it just as much as you do.  When a homeowner is reluctant to sell their home due to their history with the house, it can be difficult to close a deal. But when buying a new home, there will be no existing history and you might love the home even more! This makes it easier to buy and shortens the overall process.  It also gives new homeowners the chance to make the house theirs and create their own memories. 

New homes can save money in the long run:
Newer homes are typically built with the most up-to-date energy efficient products on the market.  This means that the homeowner can save money on electricity over the years, as their home is built to better conduct heat and air.  Older homes would need updates to their windows, doors, and heating systems in order to provide the same benefits.  Not only is this costly, but it might also delay home buying.  In Villages of Urbana, our homes are built with the environment, and our residents’ finances, in mind.  Our builders work to provide a home that is as energy efficient as it is beautiful!

There’s every reason why new home construction is welcomed to any town.  In Urbana, the Villages of Urbana community is the premier development that provides only the best for its residents.  Living here is more than finding the perfect house; it’s finding the perfect place to call home!

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