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Old 04-24-2011, 02:40 PM
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I prefer resale. Best value, best selection, and lowest cost when compared correctly. So many people look at a resale and compare it model for model to new. However you must adjust for the value of the bond plus everything else that you would do anyway. Don't pay for something you don't want, but adjust for those things you know you will do. Most resales have upgraded landscaping. Every new home will need that done. Most have attic stairs and floored area for storage. New homes don't. Most resales have blinds or curtains. If you like them, great, if not don't assign any value to them.

Also you need a little more vision to buy a resale. Being able to see how doing the things you want can change it for you. I have seen many homes just not sell because they may have two orange and three purple rooms. But that is such a minor problem to fix. But you have to be able to see past that and know what cost to allow to fix it.

Resales can be a great value if you can do those things.
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