New Home Upgrades That Are WORTH it

New Construction Builders often have upgrades you can pay for from the Base Model, but which ones are worth it and which ones are cheaper to have done after?? We cover some of the upgrades you may want done and which ones you may want to skip out on.
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[@juanito714ok]

I've had a bad experience with tankless water heaters. The electronics failed and cost a ridiculous amount to replace. I got a 50 gallon replacement and experience no more wait time at the faucet. In fact, it seems a tad quicker.

[@NasTwice]

2500$ for an accent wall is insane. I would not pay more than 400-500 and that's if an artist makes a unique design for you. Adding tiles to the ceiling around the shower or bath at 8000$ is crazy. What are we installing, Italian marble ? It's 200$ of regular tile and and 100-200$ of additional labor max.

[@mytrung]

I appreciate the values ranges. It helps put it in perspective for us laymen!

[@LivinginRaleigh_NorthCarolina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davehaggerty3405]

All are superficial cosmetic changes.
Some upgrades can’t be added later.
Like hard yellow pine floor joists. It makes a noticeably mor solid floor. Stuff in the cabinets don’t jingle when you walk across the floor. Kids running thru the house is muffled.
Supply and return air ducts in the walk in closets. Keeps them from becoming hot or cold spots. Clothes are fresher. Shoes don’t mold.
Pressurize the whole house. With a make up air system. Clean fresh air is drawn in, filtered and mixed with living space air. Controlled by a barometric switch it keeps a slight pressure in the home. So air seeps out not in. Bathroom fans, range hood fans, dryer vents all pull air out of your house.
The replacement air comes in cracks and crevices. Backwards thru the dryer vent. From the sewer stack.
But most comes from the crawl space. Which in my area contains radon gas.
House wiring is also installed to he bare minimum requirements. At least spec 12 gauge wire or larger. 10 gauge for the kitchen. Added circuits. Not just added outlets. And a 50 amp 8 gauge 240 volt outlet in the garage.
These are all upgrades that could cost hundreds of dollars. Perhaps thousands of dollars. Depending on your contractor.

[@LivinginRaleigh_NorthCarolina]

These are all great suggestions!

[@davidpaschal6963]

Appreciate the video

[@LivinginRaleigh_NorthCarolina]

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[@abbeytoks]

Great video.
By fencing you mean the covered patio?

[@LivinginRaleigh_NorthCarolina]

Thanks! We really appreciate it. By fencing we mean an actual fence around the yard.

[@abbeytoks]

@resultsteamnc ok. What about the covered patio? The builder is trying to charge 12k for it . I'm contemplating on getting it because if I don't do it with them, I will be needing a permit from HOA to do it via a contractor.

[@LivinginRaleigh_NorthCarolina]

@@abbeytoks Personally, I would go for it. Doubt you would save that much money trying to do it later and you would certainly spend a lot of time & energy trying to do it later. That sounds like one worth doing now!

[@flipmex1]

A lot of people don’t account for the extra cost in the form of interest and property tax that comes with home upgrades. When it’s being added to the home price and paying out of pocket isn’t allowed, you’re basically getting a 30 year loan for it. In today’s world, you’re essentially paying 7% in interest on these upgrades over your 30 year loan. It will also add to whatever the tax rate of your home is, typically new homes are about 2% in California at least. Just to give you an idea, $15k in upgrades added to your homes sale price ends up costing $44k if you keep the same loan for 30 years. Something to think about.

[@victorbeltran9344]

Agree. Those upgrades are essentially being added on to total home price so you’re essentially paying off a countertop upgrade for an additional x amount for 30 years and interest. Better to make those kind of upgrades slowly. And cash.

[@flipmex1]

@@victorbeltran9344 Exactly, having an upgrade be a one time cost later on and probably a lot cheaper to do yourself is the way to go.

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[@JohnSmith-qz1zp]

Quartz is better because it's nonporous. Granite is not practical.

[@LivinginRaleigh_NorthCarolina]

Quartz is certainly a great option!

[@bane2256]

Isn’t quartz rough on the lungs

[@bobbray9666]

Biden says no to gas stoves.

[@stephenlacher587]

People are actually spending these stupid prices?! Need to learn to do a few things for yourself besides pick your nose!