Buying a Newly Built Home vs. Buying a Remodeled Home


"To move or not to move?" that is the question most people ask themselves when thinking of buying a new home.  Jeffrey Harmes and The Harmes Team, Residential Specialists in the North Metro Area, get this question, from buyers who want an expert opinion before deciding.

There are three (3) basic considerations in general, when faced with such dilemma.

1.       COST

Budget is the prime consideration when making this decision.  One must always make sure they have enough whether buying a newly built home or a remodeled house. When computing for your budget, everything must be carefully reviewed, including closing fees, miscellaneous expenses while going through the process. And in making this decision, both the Cost of remodeling a house versus the cost of building a new house should be carefully weighed.

2.       MARKET

Current market trends need to be researched. Right now, the market is almost back to normal for both the seller and the buyer.  Experts like Jeffrey Harmes and The Harmes Team have the technology, knowledge and experience in assessing the market.  Everybody wants Top Dollar value for their homes or for the homes they will buy.  It is also necessary to research the history of a home (if it is a remodeled one), the market value of the home and the market condition when deciding to buy a new home or stay and just remodel.

3.       GOAL

Deciding whether to buy a newly built home or buy a remodeled home, is usually influenced by what you are looking for.  Is it the size of a home, the features of a home, the location, the neighborhood, accessibility, all of these matters. In making this decision, serious talk should happen in the family and really dig into the reasons why.  It is a large investment and will take much of everybody’s time, effort and patience.

Read more about the Top 10 reasons home buyers prefer buying new homes vs. used homes.  And when you think Real Estate, think of THE HARMES TEAM!


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