buying new - the pros

there is nothing like buying a new home, or so i'm told.  we still haven't gotten there.  but i imagine it's a lot like buying a new car.  once you do, you just never want to buy used again.  so, what are the advantages of buying a new home?  first of all, it's new!  you get to start from scratch in a newly constructed home.  and you are it's only owner and occupant.  no one else's memories are in that home, except your own.  everything should be in proper working order, with no part of the house falling apart or on it's way to rundown.  there is nothing to worry about.  if you are lucky enough to buy a new home now, you will also have the latest in green and energy efficient technology, which means lower utility bills.  most of the time, you will also be moving into a new neighborhood.  all of your neighboors are in the same boat as you, buying new and starting from scratch.  it's a great feeling.  most new neighboorhoods have master planned communities, with parks, pools, and club houses for you to take advantage of and enjoy.  hopefully, you bought the home the way you wanted it, so there will be no updating or upgrading.  if you bought in without some of the upper end stuff to save money, then you will have some future little projects, which can be fun.  also, buying new, usually means no landscapping.  you get to start from scratch there too and create exactly what you want.  new construction also means new architechture and design:  open floor plans, walk-in closets, highly functional kitchens, modern bathrooms, great rooms, lofts, all the bells and whistles.  of course, this all depends on the developer and what you can afford, but you'll find even the most affordable plans will have all the modern touches to keep you in the here and now for awhile.