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New Construction vs. Historic Homes in North Atlanta: Which Should You Choose?

New Construction vs. Historic Homes in North Atlanta: Which Should You Choose?

When considering a home purchase in North Atlanta, buyers often face the choice between new construction and historic homes. Each option offers distinct advantages and potential drawbacks, influenced by factors such as location, architectural style, maintenance requirements, and community ambiance.

New Construction Homes: Modern Comforts and Customization

Advantages:

  1. Contemporary Amenities: Newly built homes often feature modern designs and customizable features, catering to current lifestyle preferences.
  2. Energy Efficiency: Incorporation of the latest building materials and technologies can lead to reduced utility costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
  3. Lower Maintenance: With brand-new systems and structures, homeowners may experience fewer immediate repair needs, translating to reduced maintenance efforts.

Considerations:

  1. Cost: New construction homes in Alpharetta, for example, have a median listing price of $830,000, which may be higher than some existing homes.
  2. Community Maturity: New developments may lack the established feel and mature landscaping found in older neighborhoods, potentially impacting the sense of community.

Historic Homes: Charm and Character with a Story

Advantages:

  1. Architectural Distinction: Historic homes often showcase unique designs and craftsmanship that reflect the area's cultural heritage.
  2. Established Neighborhoods: Located in mature communities, these homes offer a sense of stability and enduring appeal.
  3. Potential Tax Incentives: Ownership of a historic property may qualify for specific tax benefits aimed at preservation efforts.

Considerations:

  1. Maintenance and Upkeep: Older homes may require ongoing maintenance and updates to meet modern standards, which can be both time-consuming and costly.
  2. Renovation Restrictions: Historic districts often have guidelines that limit modifications, preserving the area's character but potentially restricting personalization.

Market Insights: Alpharetta and Roswell

In Alpharetta, new construction homes are abundant, with 175 new construction homes for sale, offering modern designs and customizable features. Conversely, Roswell's Historic District presents opportunities to own a piece of history, with homes that embody the charm and character of bygone eras.

Making Your Decision

When choosing between new construction and historic homes in North Atlanta, consider the following:

  • Lifestyle Preferences: Do you value modern amenities and energy efficiency, or are you drawn to the charm and character of historic architecture?
  • Budget: Assess not only the purchase price but also potential maintenance and renovation costs associated with older properties.
  • Community Feel: Reflect on whether you prefer the vibrancy of a new development or the established ambiance of a historic neighborhood.

By carefully evaluating these factors, you can select a home that aligns with your lifestyle, financial considerations, and aesthetic preferences, ensuring long-term satisfaction with your investment.

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Artisan Haus timed the setting of sun to brighten the front, but not cast shadows on the facade creating even lighting on the textured brick surface. We edited out tree on left to improve visibility of facade.

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Small object art installation on the large wall made the wall look small. Lack of light made the interior appear lifeless. And lack of clear design vision made this amazing space confusing for buyers.

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Artisan Haus virtually added a large mural on the wall, bright orange coffee table with pillows, and decluttering energized and accentuated the large proportions of this unique atrium space.

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Photo showing the heart of the home shows symmetry instead of the energized feeling and emotion of occupying the home. Lack of light pouring through the home made it bleak.

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Artisan Haus Inserted models to create a vision of the lifestyle which could be lived in the home. Used sunglasses, over the top wine glasses, and bath robes as props to exaggerate the vibes.

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Out of place floor light hanging over the breakfast nook suggested misplaced dining area with office or bedroom furniture. Lack of area rugs made the kitchen cold and uninviting.

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Artisan Haus added an area rug to the new breakfast nook to delineate dedicated space. We also used a rug runner to cover flooring imperfections which were visible due to light coming from the dining room.

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A sitting room with a staircase going upstairs on the right side suggested a lounge area through which you would walk through in order to get upstairs signaling inconvenience.

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Artisan Haus transformed the lounge and sitting room into a dining room therefore adding a formal element to the home. Addition of a new chandelier elevated this space and accentuated its height.

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The focal point of photo was a brick column which drew attention to itself instead of emphasizing the spa lifestyle of lounging on the chaises which are located right next to the pool door.

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Artisan Haus overlaid the aerial view with a dashed pathway showing closeness of the home to critical and daily infrastructure needs helping buyers to envision their common patterns of daily travel like a grocery store.

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Although this photo of the pool enclosure was taken when the grass was lush and green, there was no helpful information that was provided to buyers to contextualize what they are looking at.

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Artisan Haus outlined the location of the pool in order for buyers to clearly understand that the pool is importantly not inside the home itself, but within an enclosed area that is attached to the home.

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Although it’s visible that the shed had drawn artwork, context of its location and how it can be used by the buyers was not provided thus not serving a useful purpose in the photo deck.

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Artisan Haus overlaid graphics to orient buyers about closeness and access of the home to landmarks and the nearby highway. During late winter, we used lack of tree leaf coverage to seller's advantage by producing compelling area photos highlighting various important features of the area.

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