Why a New Construction Home Can Best Suit Your Lifestyle

by Marsha Charles 05/02/2021

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A few short decades ago, the home was merely a space where people resided. They would gather at the end of a long day of work or school, have an evening meal and go to bed. Most daily activities took place away from the home, so therefore, houses did not need to have luxurious amenities or innovative features.

Today, however, the home is the epicenter of our lives. If you are trying to decide between purchasing an existing residential home or building a new construction property, then you may want to think about your personal needs and lifestyle. New residential construction offers you many more opportunities to personalize your living space.

These are just a few reasons why a new construction home will best suit your lifestyle:

You Can Include Features That Align With Your Passions and Interests

It can be exhausting to look for an existing home that has everything you need and want for your personal lifestyle. When you decide to build a new home, you can work with the builder to select the features that you need and opt out of the ones that would be superfluous. For example, if you are interested in having a smart, cohesive home, then your builder can provide you with information about the smart technology features that can be incorporated into the home as it is built.

You Can Create a Functional Space for Your Family

Every family is unique, and each family requires a different kind of space in order to work, play and live together. By investing in a new construction home, you can create the exact type of space that your family needs in order to thrive. For instance, you could add a home office that would allow you to work remotely in peace and privacy. Or, you may consider adding a bonus room upstairs so that your kids can practice their instruments without disturbing the rest of the household. The opportunities are endless with new construction, and you can design the home to fit your family rather than trying to force your family to fit into an existing property.

You Can Ensure That Your Home is a Place That You Want to Be

Far too often, people look for every excuse in the book in order to escape their homes. But your home shouldn't be a place that you want to leave. It should be a haven from the rest of the world, and it should be your most favorite spot. When you build a new construction house, you can create a home that will be inviting, useful and cohesive. Ultimately, you will begin to enjoy every moment that you spend within the walls of your home.

In order to make the most out of your new construction home, you will want to search for a builder who understands the need for flexibility. A qualified, experienced and understanding builder will ensure that you get the home that you have been dreaming about.

About the Author
Author

Marsha Charles

Consistent top listing and selling agent receiving Chairman's Club award for superior sales achievement almost every year while associated with Preferred Properties, Inc. Consistently receive the International Presidents Premier award for sales volume since joining Coldwell Banker Realty and ranked in the top 1% of agents in Connecticut and Westchester County. In 2021 I received the International Society of Excellence award for sales volume in excess of $100,000,000. I have been named a Top Five Sales Agent for customer satisfaction since 2010 (longer than any other agent in Connecticut) and listed in Connecticut Magazine. Named one of the Top Agents in Connecticut by Real Trends since 2018. 

I work with sellers and buyers and also have a strong understanding to needs of those who are relocating . Background and experience in advertising, public relations and photography offer creative and innovative marketing plans for sellers.  

Realtor designations include: Graduate Real Estate Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Residential Marketing Specialist, and Pricing Strategy Advisor. Served as President of New Canaan Board of Realtors (two terms), Director (three terms) and currently serve on Professional Standards Committee. Named Realtor of the year by the New Canaan Board of Realtors in 1994and again in 2022. 

Married and mother of other of four children who attended and graduated from the New Canaan School System, Member of New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich and Statewide MLS systems. Areas covered include New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich, Rowayton, Norwalk, Wilton and all of lower Fairfield County.