Is It Better To Buy A New Home?

Is It Better To Buy A New Home?

When buyers look at Nanaimo properties many struggle with making the decision of whether to buy a new home or a resale home. Both new and resale homes have their advantages and disadvantages.

Here are some of the common reasons why buyers might choose to favor a new home inNanaimo over a resale home.

1.  In a new home, everything is new, so there will be fewer problems.

It’s true that in a resale home you may have to do some updating or repairs.  But making the assumption that everything will be perfect in a new home can be a mistake.  For example, some people would argue that the quality of construction now days is not what it used to be.

2.  I can choose my own landscaping in a new home.

In a resale home you are going to be stuck with the previous owner’s landscaping choices, for better or worse.  The upside is that they’ve already spent the money and put in the time to get things growing.  In a new home – even one that comes with minimal landscaping – you might be surprised at how expensive a project landscaping a new home will be.

3.  A new home is more energy efficient.

To be honest, this point is hard to argue against.  Nanaimo properties that are newer to tend to be more ‘green’ or energy efficientthan older homes, and often times the cost of making a resale home energy efficient can be quite expensive.

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