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New Homes vs PreOwned Homes

Benefits of New Homes

  • Everything in the house is new
  • Neighborhood is new
  • Street Construction is new
  • Builder pricing and incentives
  • Price appreciation (if you buy at the right time)

Benefits of Pre-Owned Homes

  • Established neighborhood
  • Trees are matured
  • Kinks worked out from possible builder problems
  • Schools established
  • Character

There are many more benefits for each. It is really up to each buyer's preference and desires. Some people want mature trees and an established neighborhood and others would rather start from scratch. If you don't mind a new neighborhood and are willing to stay for at least three years then new would be the way to go. If not then buy from the original homeowner and you'll be able to benefit by getting a newer pre-owned house. There are so many ways of looking at it.

You just need to ask yourself what do you want in a home? When you have that answer you can then narrow your search to that specific area. It will make your house hunting less stressful and more exciting and enjoyable.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the home search process, feel free to email me at DavidSlavin@remax.net or visit www.EasyHomeSearchOnline.com and I will set you up on an automatic home search that will update it self and email you the results.

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David N. Slavin, ABR www.DavidSlavinOnline.com

Posted Friday Jul 06