Babcock Builders is
Rochester's first, and only,
Energy Star certified builder.

	Would you buy a used toilet seat? Probably not. But approximately 14 million of them are purchased every year when Americans buy approximately 7 million existing, or pre-owned, homes. By comparison, approximately 1.2 million new homes are purchased each year. The following are numerous reasons to consider building or buying a new home when considering your home purchase options: CUSTOMIZE INSTEAD OF COMPROMISE With a new home it's possible to be the decorator before moving in. Choices of carpet, wall coverings, paint color, light fixtures, window treatments, etc. enables you to live with your own personal selections and not be restricted by the taste of the previous owner. Custom home design and floor plan options also offer the opportunity to either eliminate or add to rooms, upgrade materials, include special architectural features and generally personalize your home just for you and your family. LOWER MAINTENANCE; WARRANTY COVERAGE All manufactured products have an expected lifespan. Daily use, weather and quality of care all play a role in longevity. Buying a new home eases the nagging question of "How long before it breaks down?" With a new home, everything is new and is in top working condition. And the new home warranty included with your new home gives you peace of mind that you won't have to deal with the expense of major repairs or replacements for many, many years, if ever. ENERGY EFFICIENCY New homes are more energy efficient. Utility bills are a fact of life, but new homes take advantage of cost-saving technology that can save you thousands of dollars. The total cost of home ownership includes much more than the purchase price. Energy and maintenance costs combined in existing homes can often exceed the monthly mortgage amount. SAFER AND HEALTHIER HOMES The Minnesota State Building Code is continuously evolving to insure that new homes improve in terms of safety from year to year. Lead, asbestos and other harmful products found in many existing homes have been virtually eliminated in new home construction. There are also advanced air filtering and cleaning options as well as low-VOC paints, formaldehyde-free insulation and other products to help improve indoor air quality. LATEST TECHNOLOGY New homes enable the use of the latest technology, including support for digital home theater systems, high-speed Internet access, alarm systems, sprinkler systems and many other convenient features - all of which may be included in your mortgage. COMPATIBLE NEIGHBORS In most new communities, buyers will be moving in with neighbors in generally similar circumstances. You are not an "outsider" moving into an established neighborhood where there is already "history." You are the new kids on the block, but so is everyone else. It is easier to meet people. There is an excitement in the air as everyone realizes that their neighborhood is going to become what they make it to be. EASIER FINANCING Financing is often made easier for new home buyers because builders have special relationships with local mortgage lenders. This can greatly simplify the financing process. VALUE APPRECIATION Statistics say that the typical home will need remodeling after a life expectancy of 25-30 years. Since new homes have an assured longer life, appraisals will be generally higher than on comparable existing homes, making conditions more favorable for future resale at appraised appreciated prices. HOMESITE SELECTION Location, location, location. Being able to select "just the right homesite" is almost as important as choosing the proper home to fit your lifestyle. As a developer as well as a builder, we are able to offer a wide selection of sites including wooded lots, park views, golf course locations and more.

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507-280-5826 • info@babcockbuilders.com
OR
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Hadley Creek Information Center
located at:
1925 48th Street NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Open daily from noon until 5:00 PM