10. More Space: Kids, pets, hobbies, in-laws. NO explanation necessary.

9. Energy and Resource Efficient: Today’s new homes are increasingly energy-efficient and are constructed with resource conserving materials and techniques to save you money.

8. Amenities: Gourmet kitchen, mini-spa bathroom, home theater. You want it, you got it! It’s all about you.

7. Leveraging: Earn returns based on the total value of the property. Plus you get to live there! What’s not to like?

6. Equity: College expenses, consumer goods, retirement. Your investment broker should be so useful.

5. Interest Rates: Currently near historic lows.

4. Great Selection: Ample selection of new homes means more choices.

3. Tax Benefits: Uncle Sam knows homeownership benefits the nation and encourages it through deductions for mortgage interest and state and local property taxes.

2. More for your Money: Builders are offering free upgrades, mortgage interest buy-downs and a host of other amazing perks.

1. It’s a Buyer’s Market: You’re in the driver’s seat and can get a great deal on a new home. Yes, dreams do come true.

Reprinted from the Homebuilders Association