When you’re beginning your new home search, there are bound to be several questions on your mind. First, you might consider where you want to live. If you’ve been looking in Central Florida, you’re already off to a good start. Green Key Village is built in one of the best areas in Lake County, Florida where you’ll experience beautiful weather, friendly folks, wholesome amenities, and so much more.
After narrowing down your location, you may consider whether you want to look at new construction homes or resale homes. It’s a decision that will depend on a few factors including your budget, what kind of lifestyle you want, how quickly you need to move and more. In Central Florida, new construction homes are the way to go. Here, we’ve compared some aspects of purchasing new homes vs. resale.
Reasons Why Newly Built Homes Are a Great Investment
Why are newly built homes worth more than a resale? Consider these benefits that add real value.
#1. Energy efficiency and superior indoor air quality are included.
A new home is, on average, 30% more energy efficient than a comparable resale built earlier. Homes like the “net zero” ones Green Key builds are even more energy efficient. If you factor in the energy costs to the monthly mortgage, you may find that even if the new construction home costs more to purchase, the energy savings offset enough to make you reconsider! With a brand new Green Key Village home, you can receive a tax credit on your Federal Tax return equal to 30% of the cost of the solar array, saving you thousands.
#2. No worries about the cost of repairs or replacement.
Forget about worrying how long the water heater will last or if the furnace will get you through the winter. You don’t have to look at the cost of replacing the windows with more energy-efficient ones. From the roof to the foundation—and everywhere in between—your home is all-new. And you have a builder’s warranty to protect you!
#3. The latest and greatest in design trends and materials.
Only new home construction will offer you the most updated design trends. Unless you’re looking at a resale that has been completely renovated, don’t count on a home that includes: quartz countertops, updated flooring, and special extras, like a walk-in pantry, flex space, or game room. Our available homes in Lady Lake come with the most on-trend design selections already chosen!
#4. Personalization & cutting-edge features.
Another reason why some people prefer new construction homes is being able to choose some of the home’s finishes and features offered by the builder before construction is complete. New construction homes also feature the latest technologies.
#5. Higher resale value.
The resale home you buy today will be that much older when it’s time to sell it. If you were buying a used car, would you prefer one that’s newer and has fewer miles than something from the previous decade? Newer homes generally command higher resale value than comparable homes that are years older. Buyers want homes with fewer “miles” on them and more current features.
Our Homes Are Built for Net Zero Living!
From better materials to superior insulation to cutting-edge technology, Green Key builds energy-efficient homes that are truly extraordinary. Our energy-efficient homes are the result of our commitment to finding sustainable solutions. High-quality construction and superior details go into every Green Key home.
If you’ve been thinking about “going green”, consider our net-zero energy homes. With a net-zero home, you’re making a conscious effort to protect the environment through eco-friendly features that all but eliminate the balance on your electric bill and keep your home safe and comfortable. In short, net-zero homes save money, save energy, and add market value to your home.
- What Is A Net-Zero Home? It is a regular grid-tied home that is so air-tight, so well insulated, and so energy-efficient that it produces as much renewable energy as the average family consumes over the course of a year leaving residents with a net zero energy bill and a carbon-free footprint.
- How Is A Net-Zero Energy Home Achieved? Green Key net zero energy homes are not just “green” homes or homes with solar panels. A net-zero home is a combination of advanced design and superior building systems. Net-zero is achieved by building an energy-efficient shell with spray foam insulation, installing highly efficient mechanical systems, windows, doors, lighting, and appliances, and then eliminating the balance of energy used by installing a solar electric system on the roof.
- How Does The Solar Electric System Work? The system consists of photovoltaic (PV) panels and inverters. Photovoltaic panels generate electricity, while the inverters transfer the power from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) to be used in the home. The PV system connects to the local utility grid, which serves as the energy storage and power backup. While the sun is shining, the PV panels generate electricity. Any energy not used is fed back through the meter into the utility grid, banking a credit. At night, when you use electricity from the grid, you use the credit accrued during the day.
- What Kind of Insulation Is Used? Our homes feature a spray foam insulated roof deck and exterior walls resulting in a home that is less susceptible to outside noise. Spray foam insulation also lowers cooling and heating costs reducing power consumption.
- What About Air Quality? Built airtight, Green Key homes incorporate energy-efficient fresh air systems. Our advanced ventilation system removes the stale air and replaces it with fresh, filtered, and conditioned clean air that is free of outside pollutants and allergens.
- And The Plumbing? Green Key homes are equipped with low-flow, Watersense® plumbing fixtures and an irrigation system that saves water and energy in your home. WaterSense products meet EPA’s criteria for efficiency and performance and are certified to use at least 20 percent less water, save energy, and perform as well as or better than regular models.
Contact Green Key Village Today!
Buying a new construction home comes with so many positive benefits that a resale home just can’t match. When looking for a home with cost savings, energy efficiency, a modern floorplan, and a great location, look no further than a Green Key Village home in Lady Lake, Florida. Take a moment to browse our selection of homes and let us know when you find the one you love or if you have any questions.