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Old House
Old House Vs New House
Having your very own home is among the greatest investment you could ever have in a lifetime and among the biggest decision any prospective buyer must make is whether to buy an old house or a new house. Either way, there are advantages and disadvantages but how you weigh the considerations will all boil down to your personal preferences as well as circumstances. So if you feel the time has come to own a New York home, here are the pros and cons to help you out- ideal whether you are in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island or Manhattan.
When it comes to deciding whether to buy a new or old house, there are important considerations to take including:
- Cost
- Maintenance
- Aesthetics
- Energy efficiency
- Location and easy access to amenities
It is crucial that you should put much thought into your choice and make sure that the decision would end up not only complementing your lifestyle but will prove valuable to the whole family as well.
Buying a New House
Now that we’ve covered the pros here are the cons to buying a new house. Being a part of a housing complex that is just starting out, you will not be so sure on what to expect with neighborhood you will have. Your home will practically be identical with that of your neighbors and everyone in the community. You would also have to deal with many restrictions when it comes to home improvements and remodeling, especially projects that considerably changes the exterior. With continually increasing land and labor costs, this choice is typically more expensive.
Buying an Old House
Before going through the benefits of buying an old house, I have to clear that by saying old, I am not referring to historic houses. Old houses, about a decade or two old, are generally located in an established neighborhood and asking around can give you an idea on how it is living there and what types of people you will be getting to know. Also known as single family home, an old house is generally not a part of some housing community thus you can expect more character out of it and you will have more freedom to implement changes in the future. Having existed for some years already, these houses are conveniently situated where businesses like banks, entertainment and shopping facilities, markets, and schools are already at close distance. Generally in prime areas, you are availing of excellent resale value for less since they are comparatively cheaper with a price that can still be negotiable.
On the downside, old houses are of course old—having outdated architecture, less efficient insulation, and are not designed to accommodate advanced technologies. Though these issues can be solved through remodeling, projects involving such upgrades can be costly.
About the Author
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How does a cat find our old house?
We have an awesome old Tom Cat who is very creative on finding whys to sneak out of the house (ie- putting his front leg under the door and shaking it until it unlatchs) Anyway twice he has gotten out & after 2-3 days we find him sitting on the steps at our old house over a mile away on some busy streets. How does he find his way there? Thanks!
They do it by scent actually. They are much more olfactory in their orientation than we are (visual). When I first was going to let my kittens outside (about 7 months after neutering) I was worried they would be able to find their way home as all the town houses I lived in looked alike. The lady at the shelter explained to me that they would know the scent of every animal in the area - dogs, racoons, deer, etc. and that way they would know their "territory". Yes, each individual animal whatever the species has its own scent and cats know each of their "neighbors" very well.
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