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Buying a Remodeled Home vs. Building New

When you’re looking to move, the first question is always do you buy a home or do you build one? While there are benefits to both, you might find that buying a remodeled home rather than beginning new construction fits your needs best, especially if you have your perfect neighborhood in mind. If you’re weighing buying vs. building a home, here are the benefits of buying a remodeled home that you should consider.

 

Move in Quicker

Building a home can take months and months. First, there’s getting all the permits and clearances, then there’s the construction, and inevitably, there are some issues and delays. If you buy a remodeled home, on the other hand, the house will be yours and the keys will be in your hands much sooner after signing the contract than with new construction.

 

Spend Less Money

When you buy a home that’s already been remodeled, the only money you need to put into it is the purchase price. When it comes to building a home, a lot of your costs are going to be eaten up with building materials and construction labor. 

 

Location, Location, Location

If you’ve ever watched HGTV, you know that finding property in your dream neighborhood can be difficult. For the most desirable neighborhoods with great school districts, empty lots that you could build on are scarce to be found or simply nonexistent. If you really want to live in a certain part of town, a remodeled home can be your best chance of doing so, without having to settle for a run-down fixer-upper.

 

Less Hassle

Managing a new home build is difficult, even when you’re just the homeowner and you’re leaving most of it to the pros. There are all sorts of decisions to be made, budgets to stay on top of, and timelines to meet. That’s a lot for a busy person to take on, in addition to planning your move and balancing your everyday life. Buying a home that’s already remodeled means that you get the benefits of the remodel—a gorgeous, updated, contemporary home—with none of the headache or expense.

  

If you’re considering buying a remodeled home in the neighborhood of your dreams, be sure to check out Hometown Development’s completed and ongoing home renovations here in West Michigan! We’re always looking for buyers, and we’d love to work with you if you see an ongoing project you’re interested in. For more information about our available remodels and properties, contact us online or give us a call at 616-379-3077. 

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