Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Should you buy a New Raleigh, NC home or a Raleigh, NC Home that is new to you?

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Should you buy a New Raleigh, NC home or a Raleigh, NC Home that is new to you?

One of the many questions a Raleigh, NC home buyer must answer is, “should I buy a “new” (new construction) home or should I buy a home that is “new” (re-sale home) to me?

Let’s consider a few pros and cons:

New home: You can design the landscape and other items to your own taste. If you purchase new construction before it is too far along, the buyer can usually negotiate to choose the paint colors, the grade of carpet, cabinets, etc.

Existing home: The landscaping is mature and established. With the large inventory of re-sale homes now listed in the Raleigh market, you probably can find a home that fits your taste.

New home: You can enjoy the new feeling. It may take longer to get into a “new” home if construction is not complete.

Existing home: Move in time is often shorter – as soon as the sellers can move out. Also, an existing home will already have settled. Foundation problems aside, if a home is not showing significant cracks, there is less chance of future cracking.

So if you are planning to buy a Raleigh, NC home, contact us and we’ll be happy to help find you a home that will be just right for your family’s needs.

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