[Pturner]

Hi Old Dave,
Welcome back. You've asked some great questions. I'll give you some moral support on your preference for pre-owned. We went that route and will again if we decide to trade for a bigger house/garage in going from snowflakes to frogs. We enjoy the mature landscaping not only for its beauty but for the increased privacy and reduced noise and dust it provides.

I've been in TV as a snowflake and as a frog. As a full-time resident, I agree unequivocally with the other posters who feel that living near shopping is more important than living near a town square. Of course, nothing says you can't do both.

We love living on the quieter, less congested north side! However, being more centrally located would have it's pluses too and most legitimately has its advocates.

Personally, I wouldn't love the dust, construction noise and construction debris that may accompany new, but that is temporary; and new homes certainly have well-reasoned advocates and couldn't-be-happier campers. This is not a question of right or wrong but pluses, minuses and preferences.

In choosing the most suitable home and location for you in this wonderful place called TV, the most important preferences... are your own!

All best wishes.