9 Benefits Of Opting For A New Home Builder

If you are getting ready to purchase a home in Oklahoma, you have two options – purchase an existing home or work with a new home builder. While existing homes might seem like a faster route into home ownership, purchasing a new home has many benefits, including the following.

1. Customization Options

With an existing home, you must either live with the design choices of the previous owner or spend time and money redecorating. With a new home builder, you can often customize many aspects of your home’s design. With Shaw Homes’ unique Design Studio, our clients can choose paint colors, flooring, cabinetry, light fixtures, hardware and so much more.

2. Modern Designs

New homes typically are built according to contemporary design trends and layouts. Open floor plans, walk-in closets, dual-sink bathrooms, office space, kitchen islands and other features are common in new home plans whereas older homes might be built more along the lines of what was expected by families decades ago. This can be expensive and time-consuming to fix, so unless you love DIY projects, opting for a new home might be a better option.

3. Advanced Technology

While a home built in the 1970s or 80s might have its charms, the world has changed considerably since those days and new homes tend to integrate smart home technologies. Our new home communities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa are built according to the modern homeowners’ technology needs, while older homes rarely have been upgraded to handle the electrical load needed by today’s homeowners, and that can be a huge inconvenience.

4. Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency has come a long way since the 1980s when we were just getting our start. As OKC and Tulsa home builders, our homes not only include the latest and most efficient appliances, but we also provide you with features such as high-quality insulation and windows to improve heating and cooling efficiency. These are just a few examples of how we focus on energy efficiency with all of our builds.

5. Low Maintenance

Even if an older home has been well-maintained, older electrical systems and plumbing systems can be outdated and problematic, not to mention the potential hassles of roof repairs, replacing water heaters, etc.

Because everything in a new home is brand new, including appliances, roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems, there will be far less need for immediate repairs and maintenance, reducing overall stress and costs.

6. Modern Building Standards & Safety Codes

Older homes often don’t meet modern building standards or safety codes, but as new home builders, all of our homes will adhere to the latest building codes and safety standards. A Shaw Home will meet or exceed all of the state and local standards for structural integrity, fire safety, electrical systems, plumbing and more.

7. A Healthier Indoor Environment

New homes are built with advanced materials and construction techniques that minimize exposure to harmful chemicals and allergens, promoting better indoor air quality and overall health. If you have a family member prone to allergies and/or asthma, this can be a huge benefit of purchasing a new home over an existing home.

Older homes might have been owned by people who had pets or smoked, and this can cause damage to flooring materials and walls that are difficult (and expensive) to rectify. If there was any previous water damage, mold could be an issue, as well.

8. Warranty Protection

With an older home, you can purchase a home warranty, but these can be quite expensive. New homes come with builder warranties covering various aspects of construction and systems, providing peace of mind against potential defects or issues that may arise after moving in.

9. Financing Incentives

New home builders often offer special financing options, incentives, or discounts to new home buyers, such as lower interest rates, closing cost assistance, or upgrade packages, making the purchase more affordable and attractive. We offer tons of incentives, including lower interest rates and up to $45,000 in buyer’s incentives if you use one of our preferred lenders.

Why Shaw Homes?

As a new home builder in the Sooner State, we are committed to providing Oklahomans (and new residents to the state) with the highest quality homes at the most affordable prices. Whether you opt for one of our most affordable models or one of our more expensive homes, all of the houses are built according to the same exceptionally high standards.

Additionally, we offer more than 45 different home designs to meet the needs of just about any family. We also offer the largest selection of furnished model homes in Oklahoma. This makes it easy for clients to get a sense of our construction standards and truly visualize the finished project.

Our Unique Communities

We offer new homes in more than a dozen communities in the OKC and Tulsa metro areas. We also offer more than 45 home plans. If you own a piece of property in Oklahoma, you can choose Shaw Homes for your home plan as well as for the entire construction process.

For those interested in our current available homes, we offer homes for sale in Owasso OK; homes for sale in Bixby OK; homes for sale in Broken Arrow OK; homes for sale in Jenks OK; new homes in Edmond OK; new homes in Guthrie OK; and new homes for sale in Piedmont OK.

Contact Shaw Homes Today!

If you are searching for the best new home builder in Oklahoma, Shaw Homes is a perfect match. To get started, you can browse our available homes, come visit some of our model homes or contact us at any time to jump-start the sales process. We make it as easy as possible for our clients to make their homebuying dreams come true, and we will help you through every step of the process.