Looking to Move? 4 Compelling Reasons You Should Build Your Next Home

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 10 April 2019 09:26

Many people move several times during their lives. According to The Atlantic, the average American moves 11 times. That’s a lot of homes to live in. However, despite this statistic, most people want to eventually find a more permanent residence where they can either raise a family or lay down roots. If this is the case for you, one option you should certainly consider is building your own home instead of buying a prebuilt one. Below are a few reasons why this may be the best option for you and your family.

Your Design Will Better Meet Your Needs

Most homes on the market are designed to fit the needs of a wide range of people. This makes sense since most builders don’t know who will end up buying a home. However, when you build your own, you can design the specifications to your exact needs. It will have exactly as many bedrooms, bathrooms, and whatever else your family requires.

You Can Build a Home in the Style You Please

Prebuilt homes also tend to be in a generic style designed to appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. As such, they tend to lack a bit of personality and identity. This isn’t the case with a home you build yourself. You can choose exactly the style you want. If you want to build in a Venetian style, a Bavarian style, an Asian style, or even a Gothic style, you can certainly choose to do so.

You Can Build a High-Tech Home

Building your own home also means being able to choose what features you want added to it. The possibilities are really endless. If you want a smart home, you have many great options for integrating cutting-edge technology. This can include glass that can become opaque on demand or a self-lighting fire pit in the backyard.

You Can Add Luxury

There are also a lot of luxurious choices you can add to custom home plans. You could add a pool in your backyard. You could add an indoor movie theater. You could even add an indoor basketball court or bowling alley. If you have the budget, you can probably build it.

Overall, building your own home as opposed to buying a prebuilt one opens up your options. You can have the exact home you want built to meet your exact needs and preferences. If you have the budget to build your own home, certainly give it some consideration.

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Lizzie Weakley

 About the Author: Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. She went to college at The Ohio State University where she studied communications. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and long walks in the park with her 3-year-old husky Snowball.

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