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Old 05-28-2024, 11:57 AM
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What you say about older homes built better your probably right.
To build those homes today like those in the 1920's, 30's, 40's, and 50's would cost thousands more just
to have access to the quality of wood etc..

Also new homes today, 80% of the building comes out of a warehouse where the contractor
stock piles the junk, windows, faucets, doors, cabinets, and bought at a discount by the truck load which limits
our choices of styles and colors.

Then again at our age, even new builds today will be standing long after we leave this earth at 5X the price.