New vs "Resale" Homes
As you search for your dream home, you'll probably hear a variety of opinions on whether you should purchase a newly built home or a resale home.
There are advantages to both, and your individual needs, not the age of the structure, should be foremost in deciding which is best for you. For a better idea of which type may be more suited to your needs, let's look at the advantages of both new and resale homes.
Why buy a new home?
Perhaps you love the idea that you can be a home's very first owner. Everything is new and shiny, the neighbors are probably also just moving in, and you can customize the floor plan and colors. Buying a new home can be fun and exciting. Here are some other advantages:
- New homes are built with new materials and appliances, so less maintenance is typically required than with resale homes.
- They often possess more safety features and fewer health hazards to conform to today's building codes.
- Many homebuilders offer warranties in case certain problems develop over time.
- The home's major appliances and systems also typically include manufacturers' warranties.
- They typically feature modern architecture and layout such as great rooms, bigger closets, and additional bathrooms, which often replaces the formal dining and/or living rooms of older homes.
- New homes are usually well-insulated due to better windows, more efficient heating and cooling equipment, and greater use of insulation.
- The homes are often made with materials requiring less maintenance, such as aluminum siding, vinyl windows, and pressure-treated wood decks that resist rot and insects.
- They can be easier to customize than resale homes since you can choose many details ranging from floor plans and paint colors to faucets and light fixtures.
- New homes are more apt to be wired with new technologies in mind, such as being pre-wired for multiple phone lines, high-speed Internet connections and extra cable outlets.
Why buy a resale home?
Housing styles have changed with time, and you might favor more traditional layouts and features. Older houses and neighborhoods may have more character and charm. The trees are full-grown, and the neighbors can tell you all about your new hometown. Here are some other advantages:
- Resale homes may provide more opportunities for home improvements.
- They typically have more land than newer properties due to changes in land-use patterns.
- The homes are often in older, more convenient metro areas rather than outlying suburbs.
- You can use the existing home as a base for building a unique property through modernization or expansion.
- Resales tend to be less expensive than new properties and more likely to come complete with items that may cost extra with a new home such as blinds, landscaping, built-ins, etc.
- Depending on the state, resale homes may have lower property tax rates.
- Owners usually aren't required to pay for the local bonds that are sometimes associated with new development, such as for schools, parks, or road or transportation improvements.
- These homes often have more traditional layouts, which may include such areas as formal living and dining rooms.
- Buyers can most likely purchase a larger home for the same money with a resale than with new construction.
- Buyers often have more room for negotiating the price or terms of sale than new homes.
As you can see, both offer significant, but very different advantages. Keep in mind that the real question shouldn't be about whether to buy a new or used home. It's more about finding which individual property will best meet the needs of you and your family.
New Homes
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- 3 Beds
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- 100238493 MLS
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- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100238489 MLS
The Aria floor plan offers 1618 sq feet with 3 beds, 2 baths all on one floor for easy living! The kitchen offers a Huge pantry and large granite island with pendants. Ki...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238486 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238483 MLS
The Galen floor plan offers 2338 sq feet with 4 beds, 2 1/2 baths. All beds are upstairs along with laundry room. Huge Master Bedroom and owners bath! Downstairs you have...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100238475 MLS
The Kerry is a beautiful one story home with a two-car garage. At the front of the home are two guest bedrooms with a full bathroom. As you walk through the foyer, the fa...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238470 MLS
This 4 bedroom one story Cali is our best seller for a good reason! It boasts a gourmet kitchen with lots of cabinets and countertop and a huge granite island that is ope...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238463 MLS
The Webster is a four bedroom, three and one half bath two-story home. A flex space is located off the entry and can be used as an office or formal dining room. This open...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 100238458 MLS
This is the one! Move- in ready home in River Lights. Easy living one- level home with three bedrooms, two full baths, beautiful kitchen with stainless appliances and gra...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238432 MLS
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- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100238399 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100238274 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100237855 MLS
Stylish, well maintained single owner home in the highly sought-after community of Laurenbridge. Centrally located to both Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches and just a sh...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100238261 MLS
Brand new 1400 SF, single story, high ceiling, home that is all new, all nice, and move in ready. This house is a 3 bed/2 bath beauty and includes a fully landscaped yard...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100235751 MLS
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- 100238170 MLS
Time to own your Beach Home at Carolina Beach! This beautiful home has everything you need as a primary home, second home or an investment home. With the large covered f...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238158 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238066 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238064 MLS
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 100238049 MLS
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- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100237916 MLS
Welcome home to 4665 Andros Lane an end unit in Saylors Watch! Three bedroom, three bath townhome close to area beaches. There is one bedroom on the main floor, along...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100237831 MLS
Now Available for presale in the extremely sought after coastal community of Anchor's Bend: a sprawling 3,612 square foot home residing in the heart of the community. Th...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 100237806 MLS
Built by an Award Winning Custom Builder, this coastal cottage style 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome is just steps away from the sand and the surf. Open concept living room an...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 100237788 MLS
Charming Contemporary Farm House Design with Open Floor plan, can be purchased pre-construction pricing and make all your own selections. First floor Master Suite, two s...
- 3 Beds
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- 100237771 MLS
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