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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- 100212722 MLS
AveryThis gorgeous two-story home features an open floor plan and high-end finishes. In the kitchen, you will find a complete suite of Whirlpool(r) appliances, sprawling ...
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- 100212717 MLS
Welcome to your dream home - The Roanoke plan built by Caviness and Cates is a 2 story, 5 bedroom, 3 bath home that offers 3156 sqft. The open entry flows past the dining...
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- 100212709 MLS
Welcome to your dream home - The Benton plan built by Caviness and Cates is a 3 story, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home that offers 3060 sqft. The entry flows past the dining roo...
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- 100212699 MLS
Welcome to your dream home! The Carlisle plan built by Hardison Building is a 2 story, 3 bedroom 3 bath home that offers over 2300 sqft. This home is perfect for entertai...
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- 100212688 MLS
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- 100212678 MLS
AveryThis gorgeous two-story home features an open floor plan and high-end finishes. In the kitchen, you will find a complete suite of Whirlpool(r) appliances, sprawling ...
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- 100212658 MLS
Welcome to your well-cared for American Homesmith Dream home, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a light filled bonus room with closet; all on the most secluded lot in Tarin...
- 4 Beds
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- 100212636 MLS
Positively charming 3-bedroom 2 bath lake-front home located on a quit street in the quaint community of Woodlake. Upon entering this lovely home be prepared to be greete...
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- 100212617 MLS
The Florence Model welcomes you home with her Southern style sitting porches. The Florence offers an open floor plan, separated with a beautifully stained dropped beam. T...
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- 100212570 MLS
A rare find is this gorgeous end-unit townhome with an expansive, open-plan design that lives like a house! Breathtakingly beautiful at every turn, it brims with custom ...
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- 100212568 MLS
The Ashton is a Bill Clark Home beautifully appointed with a spacious layout full of light! You will enjoy 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, featuring a downstairs study and a...
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- 100212538 MLS
Corner lot and Over 2400 s.f. of beautifully designed living space! The Toulouse floor plan by 70 West Builders features three bedrooms, each with it's own bathroom, and ...
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- 4 Baths
- 100212519 MLS
Welcome to your dream home - The Sea Breeze plan built by Hardison Building is a 2 story, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with a second floor loft area that offers over 2400 sqft...
- 4 Beds
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- 100212512 MLS
BETTER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION! This hidden gem is tucked away amongst the gorgeous community of Cottage Grove! Located in the private area of the neighborhood, this home a...
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- 100212446 MLS
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- 100212322 MLS
The ''Jordan'' plan is an open concept 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a loft. The Master Suite is located on the first floor, while all the other bedrooms and loft are upstairs...
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- 100212321 MLS
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- 100212290 MLS
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- 100209090 MLS
PROPOSED Candor III Plan by Trusst Builder Group. This spacious 5 bedroom home can be built with all of your personal touches.
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- 100212195 MLS
Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a loft area in Village Park at West Bay Estates. It features LVP flooring throughout the downstairs living area, an ...
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- 100212113 MLS
This immaculate two story 5 bedroom 3 full bath home invites you in with a vaulted ceiling entryway, bright and open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings...
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- 100212107 MLS
Immaculate 5-bedroom 3.5 bath home plus a bonus room. Beautiful coffered & trey ceilings, sliding barn door, hardwoods throughout main living areas, large family room wi...
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- 100212091 MLS
Take a look at this adorable custom home, located just 7 blocks from the beach! NOT in a flood zone, so no pilings are required; features hurricane-rated impact glass on ...
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