Then there’s frame versus block construction. My oldest friend’s husband is a structural engineer and strongly advised block for Florida, so we limited our search to block. We also preferred resale to new. We felt like we were getting more for our money with resale. We liked having mature plants. My husband also wanted us to have our own pool. I wanted an indoor laundry room, not one in the garage.
Good info on construction. I'm big on mature landscaping too which is why the older north section has appeal. I realize the south is preferable for most people but in most cases the landscaping is pretty sparse. I find just north of 466 is usually a nice compromise. Would never consider new construction because I'm paying premium for design choices I don't care for....like the really dark wood stained kit cabs I'm seeing.
Thanks!
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