When purchasing a house many people will always ask a question, whether to buy an old or a new house. This is a difficult question to answer, as both have their pros and cons. The type of home needed will depend on the features required by an individual. A home is an investment that lasts a lifetime, so the decision to buy one must be carefully thought out. The best way to approach this is by listing all the pros and the cons of buying a new house and an old house. In that way, an informed decision can be made using all the available information.
Why you should buy an old home?
There is a saying, “The older a shoe, the more comfortable it gets.” This also applies when it comes to a house. An old house is a good choice to buy because it has already been lived in by previous occupants. So, it is safe to assume that there are no glaring deficiencies in the structural organization of the house. Old houses are also in need of lesser repairs as the previous occupants may have already taken care of most of the repairs that were needed. Many extras, such as curtains or furniture, may also be available to you if the seller does not plan to empty out the entire house. Also, an older house is usually located in an established neighborhood, which will be better for you as you can go and meet the neighbors to get a feel of the locality. Thus one can say that a house is like wine, it gets better with age.
Why you should buy a new home?
Buying a new home is like painting a picture on a blank canvas. Not only can you decide how the building has to be built, but you can add small requirements that will be useful for you. Also, buying a new home will give you all the up-to-date facilities that you need. With all the advances made in technology, new appliances are constantly being made available. An old house may not have the space for all of them. However, a new house will be built keeping them in mind. Buying a new home will allow you the flexibility that you need. Not many changes can be done to an old house, but a new house can be built in the way that you want it to be built. Moving into a new house is a brand new start, which is a good challenge for anybody. Many times sellers have not maintained the property very well, which can lead to a lot of work for you when you move in an old home. Vegetation could have overgrown in the garden or it could need a paint job. New houses are always in good condition.
Knowing the pros and cons of both scenarios in mind will help you in making an informed decision.
Jamie Mixon
Top Louisiana Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
The Mixon Team
1522 W. Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA
Phone: 985-277-1063
Fax: 985-727-7001
