Hello World! Welcome Friends! It’s the perfect time that you decide it’s time to own a house and put down roots for your family. But you may want to know whether it is cheaper to get an existing house or build one from scratch. Unless you don’t have any problems financially, you may want to think things through and do more research before deciding. You can read more about custom houses here.
Here are some of the things that you may want to know when buying a pre-constructed home and building one that is custom-made for your needs.
Is it Cheaper to Build or Buy?
You must know the upfront costs when buying. The median sales price in states like Oklahoma is $208,000. The price per square foot is $109. The price can vary depending on the county or the state where you live.
If you build a new one, the cost averages at $289,000. This is $81,000 more than the price of a pre-constructed house! However, you can get good value for your money. A newly constructed residence has more space, and you only pay for what you want. An example of this is you may have to pay for basketball courts, basements, and attic premiums that you didn’t even want in the first place.
Maintenance
For Old Houses
The existing residential places may have a lot of cracks, crevices, and leaks that need fixing. You have to repaint the interiors, fix leaking roofs, renovate the bedroom if you don’t like the existing design, and replace cracked walls.
Some things may need replacement such as the HVAC system, plumbing, roof and flooring. A typical HVAC system can cost up to $6,000 when it is up for a replacement. Roofs can set you back around $6,000 when the shingles are damaged. The average cost of a furnace is $5,000.
Consider yourself lucky if you purchase an existing house where the things are functionals and the rooms are where you want them to be. However, if you are a typical homeowner, you may want to make some changes on the floor, countertops, and even some of the rooms. You will think that you are better off paying a builder to build your custom home once you started paying for the labor costs of drywall and painting jobs.
For New Houses
Many homeowners want to build their very own home because there are lesser expenses. In a custom-made house, everything is new including the furnace, HVAC, roof, and other appliances. They have longer warranty periods and the maintenance is cheaper. There are builders for first Oklahoma homes that offer warranty for problems that may arise afterward. This means that as a property owner, you will spend $0 on house maintenance in a decade.
Landscapes
For Old Houses
One of the major reasons why people fall in love with existing homes is the landscape. There are already old oak trees and established plants around the area. This is not a big deal for some but when a homeowner decides to sell a property with strategically placed mature trees, the value can rise to tens of thousands of dollars in just a few years.
For New Houses
When you build a new home, it will take years before the trees and roses grow. Builders generally do not offer to landscape because it takes a long time. If you want to know more information about landscapes, visit this site here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape. Red maple trees can cost you $100 or more if you plant it yourself. You may have to wait for several years, as the maple tree will grow an average of 3 to 4 feet annually.
The pieces of information above should help you decide on what route to take when getting your very own place of residence. If you think that it is more convenient to custom build a home according to your specifications, then make sure to contact the right builders. If you want to get an existing home to save on upfront costs, then go for it. There are a lot of factors to consider when buying a house. Make sure to consider the pros and cons, do research, consult with professionals, and choose the one that is within your budget.
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Toodles,
This is such a good topic to start in highlighting the differences in buying or building your own home. For me, it actually has pros and cons. However, it still depends on the owner which is which they’re going to choose. One thing that I have to suggest is that make sure your plumbing system is in its proper places to avoid future crucial issues.