Buying a new home can be a stressful experience as it is and what’s worse? Giving you more options! Trying to find a house that feels like home can be as simple as finding a style or feature that fits your personal taste and we all know that isn’t what always comes standard. So when my husband and I were looking at factoring in upgrades we wanted to consider resale value and what would fit our lifestyle best. It was a back and forth debate between cost and benefit because not everything you find attractive is worth the same to the person you may sell it to in the future.
Hardwood
Resale or new this upgrade always seems to be trending. Offered in a variety of sizes and colours this is a sure fire way to add instant value to your home that is noticed by buyers, sellers and guests alike. As I mentioned before though the lifestyle is important, those with pets and those looking for low maintenance floors might want a durable laminate. Laminate also comes in a variety of designs and continues to look more and more like hardwood.
Things you can’t or are difficult to do after
Basement bath rough in, water line to fridge, gas line to deck etc are just some of the items you may want to consider when building your new home. After move in these features become a lot more difficult or impossible to implement afterwards. Fortunately some builders like Rohit Communities offer these features and more as standard in every home.
Kitchen
Nothing looks better than a tricked out kitchen. The central hub of entertainment and where guests will congregate the most, it is important to put your money’s worth into this essential space. This can mean adding anything from staggered cabinets to luxurious granite countertops. That tile backsplash is not only stylish but also protects your walls from food prep and water.
You don’t have to break the bank for upgrades, find a builder that keeps it simple. At the end of the day the most important thing is finding features that work for you and your family’s needs first.
