Eagle Idaho New Homes vs. Resale Homes

The trade-offs between Eagle Idaho new homes and resale homes.

Here are some things to consider with Eagle Idaho new homes vs. resale homes.

Eagle Idaho New Homes

Many new home developments offer a community pool and extensive common areas with walking paths.
Most new homes will have slab granite or quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms.
New homes often include KitchenAid, Bosch, Maytag, or Thermidor stainless steel appliances
Most new homes will have areas with gleaming hardwood flooring.
New homes will have insulated floors, 2×6 framing, more insulation, higher quality roofs, and more energy-efficient HVAC systems.
Eagle Idaho new homes are more energy-efficient with significantly lower utility costs.
Most Eagle Idaho new homes come with a one-year builder’s warranty.
Buyers can usually avoid multiple offer bidding wars when buying a new home (especially when the home is under construction).

Most resale homes will lack the latest modern amenities.
It’s common for many resale homes to have laminate, or 4” tile, countertops in both kitchens and bathrooms.
It’s also common to see linoleum floors in the kitchen, laundry room, and bathrooms of older resale homes.
If you buy a resale home, you won’t have a home warranty unless you purchase one from a third-party warranty company.
Homes built before 2004 were not required to have insulated floors.
Many resale homes (especially older ones) were built with 2×4 framing and less insulation.
Most older homes were built with less efficient (often 80%) HVAC systems.
Resale homes will usually have higher utility costs.
With age, many major components (paint, roof, HVAC, appliances, carpet, windows, etc.) will need to be replaced sooner than a new home.
Neighboring homes may not be well-maintained.
Some resale homes will be in subdivisions with numerous nearby rental homes.
Resale homes may offer more mature landscaping than a new home.
Resale home buyers may face multiple offer bidding wars with some resale home listings.