Great question, and as a Lifestylist® the first thing I would say is that your purchase should have a lot to do with your lifestyle.
My Home Idea Factory
is truly a printing factory that was built in the 1940's that I love,
and the advantages are the architecture and details like the solid oak
floors, acreage and location close to town that I could never afford at
today's prices. But with that comes the reality that a lot of my time is
now spent maintaining my home - my single pane windows let in the cold
in the winter and heat in the summer, lack of insulation means that it's
really hard to have a constant temperature, the roof is always leaking
and the heat and air guy is on my speed dial. And now that freon has
become more regulated I can't even find what I need to keep my AC cool
and happy.
A new home has it's advantages and disadvantages as
well. The great news is that you have a warranty and someone to call if
you do have issues, your appliances and home are probably at least
energy star rated and everything is new! If there is a disadvantage it
might be that everything is new, but if you are a great shopper finding
unique elements that you can add to your new home can give it just as
much character as The Home Idea Factory has without the headaches.
When
I talk about the Home Idea Factory, I always say "it's all about You."
Do you have the time, energy and resources to keep up an older home or
would you rather have a new home where you don't have to worry about
maintenance for the first few years? It's about your life. your style.
your way. No matter what your choice is, what is important is that it's
the right home for you and your family.
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