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5 Ideas That Will Encourage You To Buy An Old House

10/17/2019

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​If it’s your first attempt to purchase a home, it can be very challenging to choose the one that guarantees convenience and satisfaction to your family. Some home buyers assume that everything in their new house will work without having any problems because it’s brand new.  But, in most cases, it isn’t true. Now, this article will highlight five ideas that will encourage you to consider buying an old house.
It’s Cheaper to Buy Old Homes
Most new houses have high-performance concretes, advanced scientific methods of dealing with coating, weatherproofing and waterproofing, engineered wood products, etc. Contrarily, structures that don’t have or utilize some of the modern materials that were mentioned above are considered old constructions. Typically, they are structures that were built before 1970.

In most cases, new homes would cost 10 to 20 percent more than older homes because these new structures were built with energy-efficient products and modern materials that impact the cost of constructing them. If you have to live on a tight budget, moving to an older home would be a practical option.

Old Structures Have Better-quality Construction

A lot of experts note that constructions of today are not the same as what they used to be. Structures that were built in the past were assembled to last, and it seems that numerous aspects of this kind of assembly cannot be reproduced today. Examples include:
  • Older materials give better insulation and sound barrier compared with current resources. 
  • Most old structures have materials such as plaster and lathe, making them sturdier in comparison to modern homes built with drywall.

Most Old Houses Situate in Well-established Area
If you consider buying an old house, there’s a higher chance of having a considerable neighborhood. Most old homes are near the school district, fire station, church, office, and other amenities that give you easy access to sustain your needs and walkability.

Tip: Choose the one that is in a well-established location for your convenience.

Old Structures Exude More Character than New Ones
Architects and construction experts integrate some old-styles to some modern homes depending on what the homeowner prefers. Why? The kind of curb appeal that old structures exude is utterly different and unique from what you can see on most modern houses. For example, a house built with mature oak wood continuously showcases its beauty because as the material ages, it intensifies its aesthetic appeal. Also, there are some other characteristics that you can find on older homes that interest many.

Lot Size is Bigger with Old Homes
Typically, the trend now is you can have a large new home, but mostly the outside area or the backyard is small. In fact, as the population grows, homebuilders constantly establish large buildings on small lots. So if you prefer a bigger lot for your stuff like gardening and other amenities, you should consider finding an old house, and there’s a higher chance to have it.

One More Thing Before You Go
Whether you prefer buying a new home or an old structure, one of the necessary things to keep in mind is to protect your family and your property. For utmost convenience, get the essential home insurance plan now from a reputable insurance company.

At Brad Spurgeon Insurance Agency Inc., we put our clients first by offering them policies that they can afford. Having insurance is a necessity nowadays and we're here to help you out. Learn more about our products and services by calling our agency at (409) 945-4746. You can also request a free quote by CLICKING HERE.
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10/20/2019 11:23:38 am

Good information. Old is better construction. Lumber more sturdy than today’s lumber. A 2x4 today is 1 1/2. X 3 1/2 inches for example. As well custom built cabinets in older homes instead of mass production cheap cabinets common today.

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