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I wouldn't buy ANY house if you were moving in < 2 years and were going to try and sell it. Way too much risk. Now, you just need to let us know your plans for the home after this year you mention.
I'm confused... the OP is moving in a year?
Noooo... I would not buy a house that way.
I thought he/she meant they'd been here a year and now they wanted to buy.
This isn't Southern California. You cannot buy a house and easily sell it to make money the next year. We still have land to build on.
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You know what gets me about open floor plans, they're not practical in any way whatsoever. As mentioned above, all it is is an illusion to make the house look and feel bigger. And these days that's all that people care about, compared to the mid 1900's for example, when people were in 1000-1500 square foot houses with separate rooms. I think it speaks a lot to how people have changed over the years. Kind of sad.
Sad that some people like open floor plans?! For some people it is entirely practical. Why is it bad to want the house (downstairs at least) to feel bigger and not like you're closed off from your family in separate, show-box sized rooms? Different strokes for different folks.
I'll never understand why some people are so critical of others who like different features, layouts, land, etc. in their houses. Geez.
Sad that some people like open floor plans?! For some people it is entirely practical. Why is it bad to want the house (downstairs at least) to feel bigger and not like you're closed off from your family in separate, show-box sized rooms? Different strokes for different folks.
I'll never understand why some people are so critical of others who like different features, layouts, land, etc. in their houses. Geez.
Opinions...we all have them just like we all have an ...
Until you work with many buyers, maybe it is hard to understand WHY people buy the home that they end up with.
Each person has unique tastes and previous experiences and we don't have to agree with their choices but like Fly, I don't get why people have to judge others' wants and needs.
Builders build what the MAJORITY of buyers want. It may not be MY taste or MY choice if I were buying, but I continue to help those that have different opinions and different choices. I WILL point out any issues I see, any problems with the location, house, etc. but in the end, I tell them...it is their decision.
Most buyers have their own reasons why they end up where they end up. It is not up to us to judge or criticize!
Sad that some people like open floor plans?! For some people it is entirely practical. Why is it bad to want the house (downstairs at least) to feel bigger and not like you're closed off from your family in separate, show-box sized rooms? Different strokes for different folks.
I'll never understand why some people are so critical of others who like different features, layouts, land, etc. in their houses. Geez.
My point is, people back then had no issues living in 1500 square feet. And rooms were closed off because it was more practical for heating, cooling, etc. Now everything's open and everyone wants crazy high ceilings which aren't practical.
I get that people don't want to feel closed off, and I don't disagree with that. We have a sorta-kind open floor plan, and enjoy it. But these days everything is about instant gratification, nobody can possibly live in a smaller house and have an ounce of discomfort. People just expect to be able to have everything they absolutely need or want. Their house needs to be bigger than their friends, and up to HGTV standards.
It's just very interesting to me how things have changed over the years.
Sad that some people like open floor plans?! For some people it is entirely practical. Why is it bad to want the house (downstairs at least) to feel bigger and not like you're closed off from your family in separate, show-box sized rooms? Different strokes for different folks.
I'll never understand why some people are so critical of others who like different features, layouts, land, etc. in their houses. Geez.
Agreed, I love my open floor plan. I find it's great when you have children, especially younger children and I can make sure my son is doing his homework while also taking care of my infant. Of course, I don't begrudge anyone that has a different floor plan. I'm all for personal choice.
The one thing I did make sure of was to get good appliances. Our dishwasher is whisper quiet, which is great when you're in the family room watching a movie or sports. I'll also add that even while my whole downstairs is pretty much open, minus the guest room, I only have 9 ft. ceilings and there are no open huge areas other than a small opening where my spiral staircase is. The HVAC works MUCH more efficiently that way. The temps are always consistent and the electric bills are manageable.
Opinions...we all have them just like we all have an ...
Until you work with many buyers, maybe it is hard to understand WHY people buy the home that they end up with.
Each person has unique tastes and previous experiences and we don't have to agree with their choices but like Fly, I don't get why people have to judge others' wants and needs.
Builders build what the MAJORITY of buyers want. It may not be MY taste or MY choice if I were buying, but I continue to help those that have different opinions and different choices. I WILL point out any issues I see, any problems with the location, house, etc. but in the end, I tell them...it is their decision.
Most buyers have their own reasons why they end up where they end up. It is not up to us to judge or criticize!
I don't think it's judgment. It's opinion. People post, asking for information, opinions, etc... and people get information, opinions, etc.
That is how message boards work.
I have owned a couple of homes with open floorplans. The most open one I owned was horrible to live in, but that's my personal preference. I'm sure other people love it. It made it feel smaller to me, which was exactly opposite of what is intended.
If others love those, good for them. Less competition for me if I'm looking again and want one that does NOT have that feature.
ETA: A person does not have to be a realtor, or even have been one for years, to see why a person might like ANY sort of feature. People like what they like. Basic psychology tells us that.
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Thank you everyone for suggestions and help. we are considering 3-4 builders as of now. we have heard of cal atlantic, pulte , meritage and MI homes.
and all have some incentive plans goin on these days. I could tell they are making lot of money . a lot.
Maybe if you shared your budget ( a range would do, we don't need to be specific here) and the size home you expect, number of beds/baths, any special needs re: the home or lot or location... we might be able to make a variety of suggestions.
Most of us have lived around here for a good while and could offer ideas you may have yet to stumble across. Once you have all that info, you then set about making the best choice FOR YOU.
You are the only one who knows what you need, what you want, and what the best marriage between those two is.
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Agreed, I love my open floor plan. I find it's great when you have children, especially younger children and I can make sure my son is doing his homework while also taking care of my infant. Of course, I don't begrudge anyone that has a different floor plan. I'm all for personal choice.
The one thing I did make sure of was to get good appliances. Our dishwasher is whisper quiet, which is great when you're in the family room watching a movie or sports. I'll also add that even while my whole downstairs is pretty much open, minus the guest room, I only have 9 ft. ceilings and there are no open huge areas other than a small opening where my spiral staircase is. The HVAC works MUCH more efficiently that way. The temps are always consistent and the electric bills are manageable.
I can absolutely see how open would work well with littles around.
We're all adults (or nearly so) here. Kids are college or high school age, so it's weird to all be standing around in one big room.
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we have a budget approx in 380's and 3-4 bedroom , master upstairs and guest downstaris.
and a good loft or media room
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