Urbana, Iowa Homes for sale

New homes in URBANA, IOWA.
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Why Build New?

Growing up, many of us were taught that homes were built better in the "good old days", when old-world craftsmen built homes. But thats a myth. Heres the reality: New homes are far superior to those built in the past. For new-home owners, this translates into benefits and advantages simply not available in a resale property.

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Growing up, many of us were taught that homes were built better in the "good old days", when old-world craftsmen built homes. But thats a myth. Heres the reality: New homes are far superior to those built in the past. For new-home owners, this translates into benefits and advantages simply not available in a resale property. Here are some reasons that have convinced many to buy new: Why buy now

You Know What You Are Getting - You can watch your new home being built. There are no surprises when you move in. You know how the home was built and you know what is behind the walls. You also know how to operate and maintain your homes equipment, and your builder is always there if you need help.

You Get What You Want - Why live with other peoples outdated designs or outlandish decorating? Why spend money redoing the previous owners improvements? From the layout, to the cabinets, to the flooring, new-home builders offer a wide selection of designs, floor plans and upgraded features. You get to pick and choose, customizing your new home to suit your personality and lifestyle. A new home, right from the start.

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	•	New homes often come equipped with new appliances of higher technology.
	•	New homes have more electrical outlets and can be wired for internet access and cable television.
	•	New homes are often larger than older ones where the average size was around 1200 square feet, now homes are averaging 1900 square feet.
	•	Most new homes average 2-3 bathrooms as standard where as, older homes only had 1-2 on average.
	•	Bathrooms and kitchens in new homes have more appealing and luxurious features such as, large vanity mirrors, medicine cabinets, and oversized tubs.
	•	Many new homes may feature advanced technology options such as, programmed lighting, security and intercom systems.
	•	Many homebuilders offer services to assist prospective buyers with securing affordable financing for a new home.

New Homes Require Less Maintenance

	•	The new homes of today are often built with siding, window and trim materials that never need painting.
	•	Vinyl flooring is often installed and easier to care for than linoleum that has been used in the past.
	•	In a new home, everything is new so there are few worries and repairs.

New Homes Are Built Better Than Ever - There have been tremendous advances in building technology. Building codes are significantly more stringent, and the design and inspection process is far more detailed than in the past. In addition to being much safer, new homes are also highly energy efficient, saving you money in lower energy bills. Indoor air quality is better because healthier products containing fewer allergens are used. Todays building products work better, last longer and often look better.

New Homes Are Safer Than Older Ones

	•	Those who live in the new homes of today are almost six times less likely to die from fire than those that live in older homes.
	•	Most new homes have hard-wired smoke detectors on the entry level and most are interconnected to others on a second level.
	•	New homes have central heating systems that reduce the risk of fire that comes with a space heater or wood stove found in an older home.
	•	New homes contain circuit breakers in place of fuse boxes which can often overload if the wrong size fuse is used.
	•	Ground fault interrupters are installed in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors to reduce the risk of fire and electrocution.
	•	Todays new homes feature tempered glass that will crumble instead of breaking into jagged pieces that could injure people.
	•	New home communities also offer safer environments, with sidewalks, cul-de-sacs and open spaces, and many also feature shared amenities such as a playground, pool or clubhouse to enhance your lifestyle. When you buy new, you get all the features you want, customized just for you.
	•	Due to the number of safety features found in newer homes, insurance rates tend to be lower.

New Homes Are More Energy Efficient

	•	The energy efficiency codes such as those pertaining to ceiling standards, and wall and floor standards have become stricter in recent years than in the past.
	•	The heating and cooling systems of today consume half as much energy as in the past.

Warranty - You cannot get the comprehensive warranty on a resale that is offered by new-home builders. Professional homebuilders not only offer a 1 year comprehensive warranty, but also a 2 year electrical, plumbing and heating/cooling system assurance, and guarantee the structure for 10 years. When something goes wrong, your builder is there to make you happy, no matter what the costs. More than ever, new homes offer peace of mind.

Maintenance - When you buy a new home, you will not need to re-roof, replace the furnace, work on the pipes or update the kitchen for many years to come. With a new home, you know what your housing costs will be for years to come, allowing you to budget ahead comfortably. Due to new home building techniques, your time will be less burdened with home maintenance, allowing you to enjoy your new lifestyle neighborhoods.

No concern about too few electrical outlets or dangerous wiring. Today’s new electrical wiring has to meet higher code standards.
No concern about colors and decorative finishes clashing with your taste or being unprofessionally done.
No concern about spending weekends and evenings doing the handyman marathon when you would rather be napping, golfing or playing with the kids. Less concern about basement flooding with the use of drain tile and built-in sump pump pits.
No concern about lack of marketability due to old plumbing systems needing replacement with new technology.
No concern about the limited capabilities of structural components and poor weatherproofing.
Less concern about fires since statistics show that new home occupants are six times less likely to die in a fire due to the available technology in smoke detector systems, circuit breakers and ground fault interrupters.
Less concern about deteriorating and unsafe neighborhoods that have encroached on what was once a crime-free area, but since has gone downhill.
No concern about costly and labor-intensive repainting of the exterior, soffits, gutters and downspouts.
No concern about windows that are painted shut or rotting and need to be replaced.
Less concern about too few bathrooms that are too small and have little storage.
Less concern about sudden and unexpected outlays of cash due to the wearing out of home systems and/or appliances. Many are under warranty.
No concern about the amount or quality of insulation used since the building process is monitored by inspectors that require that the homes meet code.
No concern about losing investment capital because research shows that new homes often appreciate more as a percentage of the original cost than older homes do.
Less concern about windows that are difficult to clean or operate, or the lack of double pane glass.
No concern about the exterior door NOT being made out of weather resistant materials. Older homes often need to have them replaced.
No concern about homes without the capability of adding central air.

Call Paul or Danika Buckley at 319-443-3190 or
E-Mail dpbuckley@fmtcs.com or Matt and Angie Ward at 319-393-7500 or E-mail mattward@fmtcs.com for information about the wonderful homes of Urbana, Iowa.

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