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Old 03-22-2014, 09:55 PM
 
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Thanks for the insightful reviews. I am more concerned with the foundation issues here. Of course anything purchased that is new will once be old. There are some great homes that have come up that I can just "tell" they were not track built..or maybe they were but at that time, they still allowed for customization of some sort. Most of those homes are circa 1990-2000...and yes most have some sort of mature trees and yard. Thanks so much for the insight!
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Old 03-22-2014, 10:00 PM
 
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Err, we'll have to disagree as is the case most times. I qualified my statement as intended. It seems to me an aspect of many modern two story houses is at any given square footage they tend to contain more volume or cubic footage than in the past, especially over most single story homes, that space must be heated and cooled.
Modern penchant for "open concept" and cathedral ceilings.
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Old 03-23-2014, 07:57 AM
 
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I myself would be in the market for an older home soon. But I understand why some people prefer to go with a new home. The perception of not having to do any repairs for the next few years helps them sleep better at night. Getting warranty on a new house buys them some peace of mind. Notice that I say perception because it may not always be true. Also, people who haven't grown up in the US, are generally not DIY-ers and are scared to even make minor repairs. This is another reason why a lot of foreign born people prefer to go with newer homes. I say this because these were my reasons for buying my first new home many years ago. I know better now and threads like these make my decision to go with an older home this time, even stronger.
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Old 03-23-2014, 09:49 AM
 
Location: Simmering in DFW
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I myself would be in the market for an older home soon. But I understand why some people prefer to go with a new home. The perception of not having to do any repairs for the next few years helps them sleep better at night. Getting warranty on a new house buys them some peace of mind. Notice that I say perception because it may not always be true. Also, people who haven't grown up in the US, are generally not DIY-ers and are scared to even make minor repairs. This is another reason why a lot of foreign born people prefer to go with newer homes. I say this because these were my reasons for buying my first new home many years ago. I know better now and threads like these make my decision to go with an older home this time, even stronger.
An updated older home often comes with a warranty provided by sellers; buyers can also negotiate for a longer warranty than the standard 12 months (tho in this market that might be difficult).

I just renovated a 43 year old house that I am just listing. Everything is new -- every appliance and the HVAC. Even the windows! All under warranty. The buyer will have the location, the mature landscaping, and the new roof, windows, appliances, etc. Can't get better than that. (Oh, and the price is $1.4M :....you kind of get what you pay for)
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Old 03-23-2014, 03:55 PM
 
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@Squirl - If only I had $1.4M to spend on a house! I didn't know about getting a warranty when you buy an older home. Good to know, thanks!
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Old 03-23-2014, 04:06 PM
 
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An updated older home often comes with a warranty provided by sellers; buyers can also negotiate for a longer warranty than the standard 12 months (tho in this market that might be difficult).

I just renovated a 43 year old house that I am just listing. Everything is new -- every appliance and the HVAC. Even the windows! All under warranty. The buyer will have the location, the mature landscaping, and the new roof, windows, appliances, etc. Can't get better than that. (Oh, and the price is $1.4M :....you kind of get what you pay for)
You can get a quality older home for far less than 1.4 million.
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Old 03-23-2014, 04:18 PM
 
Location: Simmering in DFW
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You can get a quality older home for far less than 1.4 million.
Yes, you certainly can!
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Old 03-23-2014, 04:54 PM
 
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Thanks for the insightful reviews. I am more concerned with the foundation issues here. Of course anything purchased that is new will once be old. There are some great homes that have come up that I can just "tell" they were not track built..or maybe they were but at that time, they still allowed for customization of some sort. Most of those homes are circa 1990-2000...and yes most have some sort of mature trees and yard. Thanks so much for the insight!
Well, frequently (and unfortunately) foundation issues tend to often go together with the mature trees, thanks to the drought we keep having and the small yards.
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Old 03-23-2014, 05:59 PM
 
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Well, frequently (and unfortunately) foundation issues tend to often go together with the mature trees, thanks to the drought we keep having and the small yards.
Only if you plant trees too close to the house. I removed a crape in my backyard that was too close to my house for my liking though I was more concerned with the roots messing with plumbing than my foundation. My house is on a pier and beam so I don't worry about its foundation much at all.
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Old 03-23-2014, 06:20 PM
 
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Only if you plant trees too close to the house. I removed a crape in my backyard that was too close to my house for my liking though I was more concerned with the roots messing with plumbing than my foundation.
"Too close" works out to be anywhere under the leaf canopy, because that's at least how far the roots will extend.

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My house is on a pier and beam so I don't worry about its foundation much at all.
What is the reason pier/pile construction isn't the norm for new houses in DFW? Short-sighted cost considerations?
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