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New Home Versus Re-Sale, Which is Best?
\It’s often said that shiny pennies get the most attention.  And so it goes with New Homes versus Re-Sale homes.  New home communities often showcase their various models with beautiful furnishings and upgrades, so it’s very common to walk away feeling dazzled.  But check the list of standard upgrades before you make a final decision on buying a New Home versus a Re-Sale home.  Upgrades add to the base price of  a new constructon home, so check for the standard list of features before finalizing your decision.
 
When making the decision as to new versus re-sale, new finishes like you see in model homes look amazing!  After all, no one has used them and there are typically no scratches or dents from a previous owner.  And the colors and patterns from model home furniture can make a floor plan flow well, creating that wow factor of current trends.  Let's face it, a designer selected the colors and finishes which look great together.
 
New homes are typically more energy efficient than most re-sale homes.  Building codes are updated every three years.  With every new building code, homes become tighter and more energy efficient so be sure to ask which building code was used for ... more

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