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Old 12-22-2018, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by janht View Post
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.
I don't think new homes are more expensive than resales here. They aren't like cars. I don't sell homes never have, but I think that if you don't at least go and visit some of the new homes and new areas you are cheating yourselves out of a choice.

Mostly the price of homes are affected by VIEW. A home that is almost exactly the same as another is going to be cheaper or more expensive if it is looking to the back at a neighbor, or a golfcourse or even a road. Road views are more expensive than neighbors lanai views. Brand new homes and older homes with equal views are generally priced the same...………...
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