When you picture your future, where are you? Finding a city to call home is as important as the home itself. Whether you’re concerned about job opportunities, safety, or affordability, you’ll find all that in Shelby Township, a fast-growing town in Southeast Michigan. You’ll find plenty of new construction homes in this growing city.
Why Move to Shelby Township?
Shelby Township is an ideal spot for many reasons, including:
- Access to High-Quality Public Education: The Utica Community School district is nationally recognized, and students consistently outperform state and national achievement levels.
- Low Crime Rates: According to a report by Niche, most surveyed residents feel safe and believe that police are visible in the community and responsive to residents’ needs.
- A Growing Job Market: Shelby Township has experienced consistent year-over-year job growth, with a 7.44% growth expected by 2025.
- Beautiful Scenery: Shelby Township has over 1,138 developed acres of park and recreation land for public use (and 15.41 acres per 1,000 residents)!
The Downsides of Existing Homes
If you’ve been searching for a new home in Shelby Township, you may have noticed a unique dynamic at play. Throughout 2023 and 2024, we’ve experienced a strong seller’s market, which means it can be next to impossible for buyers to find existing homes for sale. Low inventory and high demand have driven up prices nationwide, and Shelby Township has been no exception.
There are currently over 20,000 single-family detached homes, 9,870 multi-unit apartment homes, and 1,568 manufactured or mobile homes. 96% of these homes are occupied, and just 4% are vacant. Limited inventory is just one of many factors that have led to a strong seller’s market nationally and within our community of Shelby Township.
In a seller’s market, prices are high—such is the nature of the law of supply and demand. According to data collected by Zillow, the average listing price of homes in Shelby Township is $468,500.
In this market, and in a desirable area like Shelby Township, buyers are willing to pay more and receive less just to have a place to call home. Buyers are also left in a poor bargaining position, often sacrificing features they want or need, foregoing requesting needed repairs, and missing out on other benefits typically granted to homebuyers.
Although these facts may seem depressing, the good news is that you don’t have to buy a pre-existing home from a seller. Instead, you can purchase a lot in a pre-built community and build your dream home from the ground up.
The Appeal of New Construction Homes
When you purchase new construction homes, you regain much of the bargaining power you deserve as a buyer. Additionally, you get to decide how your dream home comes to life, working with experts to create the perfect layout and mix of features, whether it’s a fireplace or a hot tub.
A new construction home means everything is fresh and uniquely yours. You get to decide interior colors, which appliances are installed, what type of countertop is installed in your kitchen, and so much more.
With new builds, you don’t have to compromise like you do with an existing home. There is nothing to repair, replace, or paint over—you get a blank canvas that you can add to until you create your perfect space.
Learn More About Our New Construction Communities
If you’re considering purchasing a new construction home, turn to Cherry Creek Building. We have available lots in several communities, including Encore Estates in Shelby Township. Our design process is collaborative—you choose the model and the features you want, and we handle the rest.
There’s no need to compromise with us—we’re committed to building your dream home. Contact us today to learn more.