Safety and Security

Not too long ago, I found myself surrounded by fabric samples and paint swatches, preparing a nursery in expectation of the latest addition to my family. Normally, I'm the kind of guy who takes notice of wall colors and other details of home decoration. I admit to tuning out on this project, however, as I knew my role would be limited to manual labor—that is, until my wife shook me from my stupor with this comment:

"Remember, we'll need to check with the paint store to make sure they have low-VOC paint."

After having a hand in constructing almost 30,000 homes, 16 mixed-use master-planned communities, more than 20 parks, schools, and even military residences, McMillin Homes knows a thing or two about building a quality product. Since 1960, we've exercised the same level of care and scrutiny in every project we've undertaken; the quality of our homes and communities are a reflection of that attention to detail.

That said, we don't want you to just take our word for it. In fact, part of the McMillin reputation has been built on our practice of having each new home checked head-to-toe by a licensed, third-party inspector.

We've all heard of the numerous benefits of buying a home—mortgage interest deductions, building equity and net worth, and owning an appreciable asset, to name a few. But while those are true for all home purchases, there are certain advantages unique to buying a brand-new home versus a pre-existing home that you should take into account when considering your options. Here are our top five, in no particular order: