When looking at resales, ask for an upgrades list. It's not only that the upgrades are included but with every upgrade the hassle of having contractors in with all their 'contractor issues' completed. We have spent two years upgrading and with the exception of one, each came with hassles.
We bought new but it would have been a lot more pleasant to have found a resale with these things done already. Look for top quality upgrades that you would possibly do anyway. E.g. Solar lights, enclosed lanai, upgraded flooring. Cornices, crown moulding, other finishing touches, granite, under counter lighting, insulation added, screened entry, insulated garage doors, attic stairs and fans, upgraded landscaping and patios, upgrading lighting and fans, rocker switches, Murphy beds, roll out shelving, extra light switches, hose bibs, upgraded appliances, window coverings, tinted windows, garage shelving, and so on. We have spent over $80k and that is not unheard of in our area. If you find a resale with upgrades you love, especially if only a few years new, it is often your Best Buy.
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