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The 7 Key Advantages to Building Your Own Home

Personalization

When you purchase an existing home, you often have to compromise on what you want and hope that the personal tastes of the previous owner are aligned with yours. Building a new home allows you to invest in a home that fits your personal tastes and requirements. You’ll be able to choose everything from the floor plan to the finishings. The end result is a home that reflects your needs and personality, not those of someone else.

More control over your bottom line

With a home that’s already built, the current owners will sell it for as high of a price as someone is willing to pay. This is because they want to see a return on their investment from renovations or improvements they’ve made throughout the years. With a custom home, you are getting what you’ve always wanted without the additional financial pressure of a previous owner trying to recoup costs.

Your home comes with a warranty

New homes in Alberta are protected under the New Home Buyer Protection Act which stipulates that all new homes must include warranty coverage of one year for labour and materials, two years for delivery and distribution systems, five years for building envelope protection, and ten years for major structural components. At Maillot Homes, we offer two additional years of envelope coverage (seven years total) on every home for no additional cost, as well as pre-possession insurance. Having a warranty gives you peace of mind knowing that your builder will provide support long after you move in.

Choose exactly where you want to live

When you are in the market for an existing home, you have to be on the lookout in the community you want to live in – but you may not be able to find the exact house you want. When you build your own home, not only do you get your dream home, you get to choose the lot you want to build on in the community you love.

Choose your custom home building team

Building a custom home means you will also get to choose your builder and architectural designer (link to blog). Not only will they guide you through the home building process, but you’ll also have access to their expertise when sifting through all the build options, like floor plans, fixtures, and finishes.

There are no surprises when it comes to quality

Custom home builders are experts at listening to their clients and delivering what their clients have envisioned. They look at the homes they build as masterpieces and work with trusted craftsmen to bring a client’s vision to life with an unparalleled attention to detail.

Ultimate flexibility

Are you looking for a house that integrates universal design features? Are you a car enthusiast that has a dream garage in mind? Perhaps you are a wine connoisseur that would love a beautiful wine cellar? Custom building means you can have all of these and more!