Sunday, May 25, 2014

Is there value in buying and fixing up an older home?

Buying and owning a house can be fun, but not all homes are created equal. There are many differences between new construction and old homes.  If new construction is not in your agenda,, chances are that you’ll be buying and sometimes ‘fixing’ an older home. Older homes that are in need of Tender Loving Care are referred to as ‘fixer-uppers.’
Sometimes it is more valuable to buy those homes in need of tender loving care because when there are cosmetic repairs or functional updates needed that the previous owner cannot or will not take care of, that’s often when you can get the best price on a home that need fixing.
Buying a home ‘as is’ can be challenging, it’s not fundamentally foolish, because if you’re willing to put in the work yourself, you have a chance to score big and build your dream house within your budget. True futurists are not discouraged by a fixer-upper because they can see the potential of striking gold under all that rug.

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