If your not in a hurry, and have lots of time to look, then I think a pre-owned is the way to go. Sometimes, homes are up for sale because of illness, etc and the children back home, or family just want it sold. (Not nice to say, but true) So negotiating, is a plus!!! You can make an offer, and all they can say is No!! But lots of homes have all these extra's put into home by original owner, and your getting a super bargain. New is nice, (thats what we did) but after seeing what I put into it extra, and what was out there in pre-owned, the bargain was pre-owned. Compare!!! Sometimes you even find homes that the bond is paid also. Again though, if not in hurry, you have these alternatives. Anyway, "Happy Home Buying".
