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Old 02-10-2020, 02:36 PM
 
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Oh good grief.

Where have people got the idea that a 8 year old house is "old"?

Maybe 80 years. Not 8 years.

As noted above, if there's any difference it would be in favor of the quality of the older house, for the reasons noted. In 2012, though the bubble was re-inflating, it wasn't yet nuts like it is now.
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Old 02-10-2020, 04:17 PM
 
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Thank you for the detailed responses. Very helpful and much appreciated!
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Old 02-10-2020, 05:27 PM
 
Location: DFW
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Of all the builders you list, Highland Homes is by far the best. By far.
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Old 02-10-2020, 06:17 PM
 
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I'm not sure how you'll manage on a house built back in '12. It will probably have knob and tube wiring, a clay sewer pipe and rotting plumbing. The plaster will be tough to deal with if it's in bad shape or you want to change anything. Insulation will probably be sub-par, and if the windows haven't been replaced, they'll almost certainly be single-paned.

We are talking about 1912, right? Surely we aren't talking about a 2012 house being old.
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Old 02-10-2020, 08:23 PM
 
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In some ways you may prefer the older building codes. For electrical for example, Arc Fault (AFCI) breakers are now required that were not back in 2012... this could mean you need a new hair dryer :-) Also convenience outlets require safety shutters which I don't think were required back then.
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Old 02-10-2020, 09:26 PM
 
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Them Highland Homes are built solid.
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Old 02-11-2020, 01:40 AM
 
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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As a Realtor, I can tell you that it's all about the maintenance. I've seen some Highland and Drees and Darling homes that were not kept up by the owners and decreased in value. I've also seen some homes from not so great builders that were upgraded by the homeowners and maintained impeccably.

You can't compare homes in Frisco where the oldest one is from the 90s to homes in some parts of Dallas from the late 1800. It is important to consider the age of the home in Frisco because the odds that you'll be competing with new construction when it's time to sell are very high.

Some of the things that may have changed with code since 2012 are vinyl windows are the norm vs aluminum making them more energy efficient, tankless water heater, R rating for ceilings and walls. Of course ongoing upgrades to electrical and plumbing codes. This is what comes to mind at this moment.

I would suggest to do your due diligence about the pre-owned home and then pursue the one that appeals to you the most.

Naima
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Old 02-11-2020, 08:43 AM
 
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Be aware the laws in TX have recently changed. For years Frisco required HIGHER building standards than required by code but the TX legislature stripped that away at the last session. Do not expect any new home built today to be higher quality than an 8 year old home.
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Old 02-11-2020, 03:20 PM
 
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If the foundation is fine on the pre-owned go with it as you have no idea what will happen on the new one. Foundation repairs can be a major cost. The other thing to consider is HVAC system and energy efficiency (quality of doors/windows, insulation etc) another costly item. Get utility bills of existing house. Maybe ask for something to compensate age of HVAC system and appliances. Let us know what you decide!
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Old 02-11-2020, 04:59 PM
 
Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
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Be aware the laws in TX have recently changed. For years Frisco required HIGHER building standards than required by code but the TX legislature stripped that away at the last session. Do not expect any new home built today to be higher quality than an 8 year old home.

I try to keep up with all levels of requirements but have not heard of this. Can you provide any details?
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