The advantage to buying “pre owned” is the bugs usually have been found and fixed. You know exactly how the sound travels from any possible nearby nuisance. You know whether or not your street will be through way for the neighborhood or a quiet oasis. There always seem to be surprises when you pick a location that looks good on maps, but a few year later is less optimal.
If you are going to go in and replace everything anyway, a fixer upper in an established neighborhood might be a better deal. You may find homes that have done the upgrades that you would have added.
That said, there is quite a bit of excitement of being one of the first in a neighborhood. You can help steer the neighborhood culture and establish social activities that will bring the neighbors together.
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