Take a drive through Atlanta, and you will find some of the most beautiful homes in the country. From those over a century old to new construction, there are so many options available that you are likely to find one that fits most of your requirements. But what if you could start from scratch and find one that fits them all? Take a look at some of the advantages of buying an Atlanta custom home, and decide if it is the right choice for you.
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Resale Value May Be Higher
Many newer homes are located in communities with homeowners associations, which means a list of rules about what your neighbors can and cannot do to their homes and yards. While this type of community is not for everyone, it does help keep housing values up because none of your neighbors will be allowed to let their grass grow three feet tall or to paint their house an odd shade of purple on a whim. If you are planning to sell your home within a few years, this might be an important factor.
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It’s Easier To Go Green
New technology that allows you to live in a greener, more energy-efficient home is available each year. When you choose to buy a custom home, you are more likely to have access to this technology than you would be if you bought a vintage bungalow or a mid-century ranch. This typically means your home is better for the environment, but it also means lower utility bills for you.
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You Spend Less Time Maintaining
Few people really want to spend their weekend repainting the bedroom or fixing the hinges on the front door. They’d rather be out on the golf course, at the kids’ Little League games or enjoying Atlanta’s exciting shopping and dining scene. When you choose a custom home, the components are new and just the way you want them, which means no renovating or remodeling. You also have the home’s repair history available in case something does go wrong, and you need to talk about it to a plumber, electrician or other professional.
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Create Your Backyard Oasis
When you buy an older home, you are stuck with the lot layout unless you want to spend thousands moving gardens, swimming pools, walkways and outdoor living spaces. But when you choose a custom home, you can create the yard you want. Not only can you pick just the right lot, but you can design the landscaping and layout to your standards.
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Create The Home of Your Dreams
The main reason why people opt to build a custom home is to live in the house of their dreams, not the house of someone else’s dreams. They want to decide that there should be a bar and media room on the terrace level, a balcony off the master suite or granite countertops in the kitchen. They want to paint it just the right shade of green the first time and lay down the perfect hardwood flooring. When you go custom, many or all of these choices are yours.
To learn more about custom homes and lots available in Atlanta, contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 404.237.5000.