| Pros |
Cons |
| You can customize your new home for your needs. |
You may pay more than you would for a resale home. |
| With new construction, you don't need to worry about how your home was built, or how soon you may need to renovate. |
A custom home may take longer to construct and complete than a new home purchased from a builder. |
| You can choose almost any design (instead of settling for what's on the market). |
Costs can easily escalate during construction. |
| You have a very active role in the building process. |
You'll face additional costs for landscaping, decorating, paving, etc. |
| You can build with the most up-to-date materials and methods. |
Managing a build is time consuming and complicated-even with the best planning and organization, you'll have to respond to unexpected issues. |
