Parade of Homes

affordability choice energy efficiency less maintenance If you're weighing the pros and cons of investing in a new home as opposed to buying an existing one, you'll find about 130 great reasons to choose a new model during the Fall Parade of Homes. IN THE MEANTIME, HERE ARE A FEW POINTS TO PONDER: • AFFORDABILITY Home builders provide a range of options to keep costs down, such as building on smaller lots and trimming back on costly upgrades. And despite a modest rise in mortgage interest rates in recent years, Manitoba's new homes are still an attractive investment in your family's future. Manitoba's stable economy means we don't suffer from boom-and-bust cycles. We also have a more balanced housing market than centres like Toronto and Vancouver, and resale prices are continuing to rise at a steady clip. • CHOICE Instead of living with a previous owner's design choices, you can have it your way from the get-go. When you build a new home, you choose everything — bungalow or two-storey, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, galley kitchen or open-concept design. You also have a choice of locations, whether you want to be on a rapid-transit route, close to schools and shopping or living large on a country lot. • ENERGY EFFICIENCY Homes built today are far more energy efficient than homes built even 10 or 15 years ago, and new homes built in Manitoba are the most energy efficient in Canada. That's a big plus as energy costs continue to rise. An efficient building envelope and modern building standards also mean new homes are more comfortable and provide a healthier environment for you and your family, with better air quality and flow and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. • LESS MAINTENANCE An existing home isn't much of a bargain if you have to pour money into renovations and repairs. While it's always wise to have a rainy-day fund, you won't have to use it to fix a roof, buy a new furnace or water tank or invest in upgrades. You can rest easy knowing your monthly budget won't have to be stretched to cover any unwelcome surprises. WHY BUY NEW? Building is BETTER The smart money's on a new home • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 98 Parade of Homes fall 2019

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