Is buying an existing home a good idea?
Listen up to Rich’s top 5 pros and top 5 cons of purchasing a Pittsburgh area home already standing in the video below!
You’ll hear the pros in the video - here are some downsides to think about:
OUTDATED FLOORPLAN - the flow of the house may have been suited for a different generation or style of living.
MORE REPAIRS - the useful life of some major home systems will likely need to be repaired sooner than in a newer home.
HIGHER UTILITIES - older technologies during building may result in less efficiency such as gaps in windows or older, underperforming insulation.
LESS PERSONALIZED - what you see is generally what you get! Sometimes, that odd use of space or small closet just can’t be upgraded.
COMPETITION FROM OTHER BUYERS - at a generally more affordable price point, other motivated home buyers may pose a problem!
We pride ourselves in knowing the ins and outs of new and existing homes in the Pittsburgh area- give us a call or text and we can teach you even more!
Rich Dallas
The Dallas-Fincham Team with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
412-965-6387
Rich@DallasFinchamTeam.com
