Can my new home be fully wired for a computer network and home automation products?
Many builders now offer cat-5 wiring standard or as an upgrade. Moore says some builders are including this higher grade of wiring and advertising their new homes as being wired for the future. The cost of upgrading the wiring in a home at the time of construction is a fraction of what it would cost to rewire the same home after it’s built. 3. Which upgrades should I purchase? Kitchen and bathroom upgrades are generally the best value. For example, a higher grade of flooring usually is a good investment. On the other hand, some items are best purchased separately. “Adding a builder-installed microwave oven might cost twice as much as purchasing one yourself later. And, you would want to install your window coverings afterwards too,” Moore says. High-margin upgrades are a convenience for the buyer and a profit booster for the builder. 4. Will upgrades delay the completion of my new home? Possibly, depending on the expertise of the builder’s design center and the availability of the cust
