Is it better to buy new construction or an existing home?
Why not explore both with your Lang Realty agent to see which properties and communities fit your budget and lifestyle wish list.
Like most cities and suburbs, south Florida counties have thousands of newly renovated homes and condos for sale. And since this region is attracting more families and businesses, as well as retirees, savvy developers are offering new communities in suburban Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and further north in Port St. Lucie. Lang Realty agents keep tabs on both sets of properties.
New construction communities on the market have model homes and video tours, so potential buyers can view them online and in person. And developers are even issuing ‘coming soon’ pre-construction alerts for their future communities.
What are the pros and cons of buying an older home?
The pros are the updates that make these homes move-in ready, and newly renovated or replaced amenities from the clubhouse to the golf course to increase curb appeal. Lang Realty agents will help you hire an appraiser to assess systems like the air-conditioning to make those decisions.
What are the pros and cons of new construction homes?
Buyers can choose their lot location, floor plan, flooring, kitchen appliances, and kitchen and bathroom finishes from cabinets to lighting fixtures. Some developers offer incentives to upgrade. Your Lang Realty agent will know if mortgage lenders are offering lower interest rates for new properties. There’s not a lot of negatives to becoming the first homeowner in a beautiful, brand new community.
