I plan on buying a house this year and I'm still debating between new vs used.
I know there are benefits to both.
A used house most likely come with upgrades such as hardwood flooring, finished/semi-finished basements, etc.
That also comes at a premium and I'm not sure if it's really worth it.
A new house will have no problems that need fixing and it will be built to my taste.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the value of the house goes up once it's finished and as more houses/areas develop around it, it should go up even more. Correct?
My real question is, where do I go to shop for a new house?
Any websites? Any specific builders I should look for or avoid?
I'd like to stay in Durham (Ajax/Whitby) if that makes a difference.
If you can offer any more pros/cons on new vs used that would be great as well.
Any insight on the topic is appreciated.
Thanks!
I know there are benefits to both.
A used house most likely come with upgrades such as hardwood flooring, finished/semi-finished basements, etc.
That also comes at a premium and I'm not sure if it's really worth it.
A new house will have no problems that need fixing and it will be built to my taste.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the value of the house goes up once it's finished and as more houses/areas develop around it, it should go up even more. Correct?
My real question is, where do I go to shop for a new house?
Any websites? Any specific builders I should look for or avoid?
I'd like to stay in Durham (Ajax/Whitby) if that makes a difference.
If you can offer any more pros/cons on new vs used that would be great as well.
Any insight on the topic is appreciated.
Thanks!
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