By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Newly constructed homes offer many advantages over existing homes, including some bottom-line benefits you may not have considered.
In fact, a brand-new home from Bielinski Homes can help you save money in three key ways — both today and long into the future.
FUNCTION FIRST
Used homes come with many question marks. Are there structural or foundation issues? What’s the age and condition of the roof? Does it need a new furnace? How old are the appliances (such as the refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher)? Any plumbing problems? When was the water heater last replaced?
The average home in Wisconsin is 50 years old. Appliances, meanwhile, last for around a decade. While you may pay less up front for an existing home, you could be facing thousands of dollars in potential home improvement costs before long.
Nobody likes to spend money on those things. Buying a brand-new home from Bielinski Homes means everything will be in pristine condition taking a lot of uncertainty out of the equation. Our newly constructed homes are built to last with sustainable construction techniques, so you won’t have to worry about unexpected home maintenance costs. After completion, we offer comprehensive warranty coverage to protect your investment:
- 1-year limited builder warranty
- 10-year limited structural warranty
- Manufacturer warranties on products installed
YOUR HOME, YOUR STYLE
An existing home represents someone else’s vision — not yours. Chances are something won’t reflect you or your personality.
Home styles have changed substantially over the past few decades. Used or existing homes can show their age through everyday wear and tear, as well. Whether it’s the flooring in the gathering room, the countertops in the kitchen, the main light fixture in the dining area, or the tile in your bathroom, you’ll likely want to make a change. That means added costs for an existing home compared to a new construction home.
Each new home and condominium we build features modern floor plans and finishes designed around today’s needs. We make it a point to include mudrooms and home offices in many of our floor plans. In addition, building a new home with Bielinski Homes gives you the opportunity to work with our dedicated design consultants in choosing colors, patterns, and materials that fit your individual style.
BUILT TO SAVE
Your mortgage payment isn’t the only monthly expenditure you have to deal with as a homeowner. There’s also the cost of heating and cooling your home. An existing home may not be as energy-efficient as a newly built home, leading to significantly higher utility bills (particularly during cold Wisconsin winters).
A number of features and materials used in new home construction help make Bielinski Homes more comfortable and affordable — month after month, year in and year out:
- R-23 total wall composite R-value
- Double-pane, insulated Low-E glass, Argon® gas-filled windows
- 97% AFUE high-efficiency gas furnace
- 16 SEER rating air conditioner
- Programmable smart thermostat
Buying a new home versus an existing home comes with its benefits, including modern construction techniques, better insulation, advanced HVAC systems, and smart home technology. Together, they deliver energy savings for the life of your new home.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
With so many floor plans and options, Bielinski Homes offers something for every budget and lifestyle. Explore our new homes, model homes, RediHomes®, and condominiums across southeast Wisconsin. Or reach out and let’s talk.
