Thursday, May 23, 2013

New or Used What do I do?


Now that home sales are fast and furious deciding what to purchase either a re-sale, new or to be built.  The choice will probably be made with your pocket book. 

Having a brand new home is a feeling of accomplishment and ego booster.  That feeling is generated with all types of homes whether you build or buy used.  The decision will probably come down to what you are willing to pay for the same home that has either been lived in or still has the new home smell.

Looking for a used home will generally suffice for most.  They are already established have yards of varying degree and have been proven.  Most sellers of re-sales will more than likely keep up on all maintenance and upkeep, if they don’t they will pay with the bottom line dollar at sale.  Re-sale of a used home will have the kinks worked out and for the most part be a great home for most buyers.  Just remember Re-sales are not new homes and shouldn’t be considered new. 

Buying a home brand new not lived in will have all the perks of no repair and can just move in. Costs for a un-lived in home could be slightly higher than its used counterpart depending on the builder.

Having a home built is for the owner that wants to have control of every aspect of the purchase including the lot, style, size and accessories.  Building or having a home built will probably cost you more in the long run do to building cost going up.  The cost will be included in the final price.

In the end it just all depends on your personal taste and pocketbook!

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