..............0.0.................OC....‘.......0..0..0.0...0..0.0...: chattels â€" such as special lighting fixâ€" tures and appliances are often included with the sale of an older home. ADVANTAGES OF A NEW HOME On the other side of the coin, new home advocates will point out that buying a brand new house is like getting a fresh start. You can make a choice between a customâ€"built (Continued from page 18) Advantages of buying a new home home designed exactly to suit your own needs â€" and the product of a large company to be built on order from a sample model house or plans. Here are some other advantages of buyâ€" ing a new home: * You have much more flexibility with a new home in customizing your decor and landscaping to suit your tastes. You get l...........................‘.QQ...Q ind ce o Au is S fresh, unblemished walls, and you can usuâ€" ally choose the type of flooring, carpeting, and cupboards that you want. * With most new homes, you generally get much more storage space (such as closâ€" ets) and larger rooms. * Today‘s minimum standards for plumbâ€" ing, electrical, insulation, and heating sysâ€" tems are higher than ever before. CONSIDER LOCATION Regardless of what type of home you choose be sure you examine all your options first, so that you, and your family, are happy with the final choice. * Traditionally, land values tend to increase during the first few years as neighâ€" borhood services develop and the subdiviâ€" sion nears completion. 0