[jeffy]

Some reasons that new are cheaper than resales is:

Probably a higher bond on the new.
You pay all closing costs on new.
Seller pays most of closing costs on resales.
You have better chance of getting a lower offer accepted on resales.
Resales usually have better landscaping and interior mods.

All that being said I would certainly shop both. The deals on new homes are great.
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Jeffy