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Old 05-20-2011, 10:50 AM
 
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Yes, our lot is double the size from our new construction. We have more space for everything, and also no HOA and the neighborhood seems more well kept.
Our water heater is in the attic so we definately have to get it repalced soon and the old panel electrical box as well. I hope they hang out good until we get around to it.......we have like so much to do. Of course I do realize that the maintenance of an older construciton home is a bit more than new construction, and more details here and there. New construction just like older construction will have its issues at some point.
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Old 05-20-2011, 10:55 AM
 
Location: Chicago, IL
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Personally I wanted copper pipes and when we were looking for a house that was a deal-breaker. But if you're going to be living there for a long time, you'll have time to fix those things little by little and will most likely make money when you sell. It really depends on your circumstances. If you're not going to be there for long (like me) you look for good bones, all major things upgraded and maybe a kitchen or bathrooms that need to be redone. When we move into a house that we plan to live in for 20+ years my list of things I want will be a lot different than it was for our current place. Which is to say we'll be more open to doing major repairs ourselves because we're more likely to see a return. This is all assuming a stable, desirable location.
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Old 05-20-2011, 10:59 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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I love copper pipes. My 1960s house has them. We only run into trouble when updating wet rooms with the new plumbing. The city is once again being ridiculous about fitting new pipe to old pipe.
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Old 05-20-2011, 01:33 PM
 
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Believe it or not I don't know or can tell the difference with steel pipes versus copper............ how can I tell?
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Old 05-21-2011, 11:34 AM
 
Location: Chicago, IL
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Believe it or not I don't know or can tell the difference with steel pipes versus copper............ how can I tell?
Copper pipes are copper in color, galvanized steel pipes are grey, that's the easy way to tell anyway!
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