Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the Commonwealth and the 38th largest in the United States. Virginia Beach’s population was 425,257 in 2000.
Buying a Virginia Beach new home is exciting and a great investment. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, buying a home in the area could prove to be a sound venture. Home values are maintaining their worth and are expected to potentially increase.
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| Population 425,257 | Median Age 32.7 yrs | Household Size: 2.70 |
| Avg Home Value: $123,200 | July High: 86.7°F | January Low: 32.2°F |
Virginia Beach New Homes
Virginia Beach has a total population of 425,257. With a long and rich history, the area is a beautiful place to call home. With an average temperature of 60 degrees, you can be sure to be able to enjoy many year-round activities.
There are seven boroughs in Virginia Beach proper, and any one of them is a great choice to look for your Virginia Beach new home. There are many housing options, from model homes to custom-built inventory and unique styles. Right now there are more than a dozen new builders just in the city alone.
Be sure to match your builder to your needs if you hire one directly. Some builders work strictly with custom homes, while others do tract houses and build many houses at a time. Smaller companies mean you will get more personalized service. Of course, you may opt to go through a real estate agent or broker who will handle these needs for you, especially if you are searching for a home that is already built and ready to move into and want to have someone else do the legwork for you.
Manufactured homes are another option that has become popular in recent years. This is because they are affordable, high quality, and can be brought to almost any location or lot, so you have more choices. You get to choose from 40 or 50 home styles from just one manufacturer, which is more than you would see if you drove around for days. As with custom homes, you get to choose carpet colors, and wall treatments before you buy, which means you save on decorating later. Another great advantage is that once you choose your home, it is ready to go. There is no waiting for months while it is built, or dealing with delays due to weather or other factors. On average, homes range in size from 900 to 2,500 square feet, and come fully equipped with everything you need. Most of these homes are also “energy star” compliant, which means that the appliances are rated to be energy efficient. That is a good investment for years to come, if you think about the money you will be saving in energy bills.
Overall, you have many options when choosing your Virginia Beach new home. Deciding to buy is the easy part. Deciding which type of new home is right for you will be the fun and rewarding part. Enjoy finding and living in your new home.
Brenda Smith
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®