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Originally Posted by janht
I realize the new homes are already built and there are no choices in finishes.What I meant is new homes are more expensive than resale and it makes no sense for us to pay a higher price when it's finished out with design choices I don't care for.
The majority of newer homes also seem to be in the southern sector such as Fenney which I don't think is of interest to us. I'd rather be more central and in established neighborhoods but we'll find out when we visit.
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I think you have a few of the same misconceptions I had when I first came to TV 5 years ago - first, NEW is NOT more expensive than resale. In fact, right now New can actually be less expensive, because they are in the Fenney area. The other thing is that there are new houses being sold in the historic section at very reasonable prices - in your price range. When I came here, I was going to buy a resale and ended up with a new house, amazing.
Also, there are new houses with all levels and types of cabinets and trim. You can actually find just about anything you want in new home. Look and you will be surprised.
Next - it is CRITICAL to have an MLS and a TV agent. Also, the MLS agent is really not the preferred, in fact the TV agents actually have an advantage because they have more of a share of resales, and they have new homes to sell. Contrary to the bashers here, they are required to have a Valid FL real estate license. They are all excellent.
Lastly - the main thing that determines price is really not location, it is View. Yes, location is important, but you will pay a LOT more for a view. I have a house with no view worth about 300k. Across the street they have a view of evans prairie marsh and the same house is double that. Location is important, yes, but View is much more important - and remember you pay taxes on that.
Lastly - Kissing Lanias are really not that big of a deal. It is preferable to have them offset and not right across from each other. To each his own - if you can get a wall, great.
If a house is on the market more than 2 months, it is overpriced. That is pretty much a rule.
That is my opinion, take it for what it is worth.