One of the most popular debates in the housing market is the benefits of buying a new home vs. buying older resale homes. Many homebuyers come to our team at Enchanted Construction Service in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC with this question in mind. Every homebuyer is different, so the answer depends on the person. To help you decide which is better for you, here are a few differences to consider as you compare custom homes to resale houses.

Appliances, Styles, and Options- Pre-existing resale homes come with older, often out-of-date appliances and styles. A newly constructed home will have brand new, up to date appliances and styles. Unless you enjoy DIY project weekends, a new home will save you time and money by letting you skip the replacement process needed in resale fixer-uppers. Your trusted house builder can even customize your home with specialized features like laundry sinks or mudrooms to suit your lifestyle.

Floor Plan Options- Older homes can be charming, but there are so many resale homes that come with tiny closets or awkward floor plans. You’ll soon find that you’re spending more money on refurbishing or renovating than you are enjoying your new home. With a personalized design, you can enjoy many of the popular and convenient floor plans and options like walk-in closets, pantries, open concept living areas, or kitchen islands.

Perfect Setting for a Home You’ll Love Forever- With a resale home there are a lot of location factors that drag down the value of your home. Sometimes a beautiful home is in a terrible location. Other times, resale homes are on land with erosion or drainage issues that wreck your foundation. Whatever it is, you won’t have to worry about these issues with a personally crafted homemade by a house builder you trust. You can pick the location, land, and the view that will make you look forward to coming home.

Vintage Look Vs. Vintage Problems- Beautiful older homes can come with a lot of issues like old wiring, crumbling plumbing, and sliding foundations. You can still get all the charm and warmth of a vintage home with a builder who specializes in uniquely crafted homes. While older homes have a lot of character, newly constructed custom homes will last longer and cause you fewer problems.

Code Regulations- A resale home is likely to require more inspections and more work to meet state and national code regulations. As you construct your new home, your trusted builder will install everything up to current code. Instead of working to get your home up to code, you can rest assured that each part of your home is up to date. This gives you more money in your pocket and more time to spend with your family.

Financial Flexibility- Negotiating can sometimes get you a great deal. You can haggle with sellers and real estate agents to lower your closing costs or get a lower mortgage. However, newly constructed homes offer a different type of financial savings. Once you calculate updates, new appliances, code violations, and any other issues, new construction will often come out cheaper than resale.

Warrantees Deliver Dependability- Newly constructed homes often come with warranties on labor, appliances, and construction. Unlike a resale home, if anything doesn’t work or has a defect, your new home will be covered by warrantees. The team at Enchanted Construction Service include a warranty booklet to help you keep everything in order so you’ll always be able to depend on the construction of your custom home.

Personalization and Customization- While you can certainly customize a resale home, it will take a lot more work. Imagine not having to mess with old wallpaper or removing shag carpet. Your home will be personally designed by you. What a fantastic legacy to leave for your family and the generations that follow.

Money in Your Pockets with Energy Efficient Features- Energy efficient features like specialized window panes or energy saving water heaters can really help you save on your utilities. If you choose to get a resale home, check for these options or add them to your home. A new house can include as many energy efficient features as you like that will be built in before you step foot in the home. Either way, many energy efficient features will also bring you tax breaks. Who couldn’t use a little more cash?

Low Maintenance, Longer Use- Resale homes often need a lot of updates and maintenance right off the bat. Custom-crafted homes are brand new, meaning you’ll have lower maintenance costs for longer periods of time.

Deciding which home works better for you is a very personal decision. Come and see the experts at Enchanted Construction Service in Spartanburg and Greenville, SC for all of your new home and home building questions. We can’t wait to give you answers and help you choose the perfect home for you.