Find Out About the Latest Homes for Sale First!
I add my newest homes and other real estate listings to this web site first. It can be some time before they appear in the MLS, and even later on the national listings web sites, if at all. By signing up to receive my latest listings, I'll send you an email notice instantly -- as soon as my latest homes for sale go online. You'll find out first, before other buyers. There is absolutely no obligation, and this service is free of charge. Don't miss out! Just fill out the form to get started...
 |
Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old
New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.
Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.
New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.
|
|
| Q |
What Newport, Rhode Island mansion was built as a birthday present and incorporates 500,000 cubic feet of white marble?
|
| A |
The Vanderbilt Marble House was constructed by railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva, who later divorced him, remarried and moved into a mansion down the street. |
 See More Real Estate Trivia > |
|
|
Ray Spitler, GRI, e-Pro
Keller Williams Realty
4177 Fashion Square Blvd, Suite 3
Saginaw, MI 48603
Direct: 989-737-8042
Fax: 989-393-6009
email Ray: Ray@MBShomes.com
Moving across town or across the country, call me for service you can trust. I am connected with many networks across the country to help you with your move.
Serving: Saginaw Township, Saginaw County, Thomas Township, Tittabawassee Township, Freeland, Midland, Auburn, Kochville, Zilwaukee, Carrollton, Shields, Swan Creek, Williams Township, Midland Township, Frankenlust, Hemlock, Merrill, Bay City, Bay County, Midland County, Monitor Township, Bangor Township, Mills Township, Larking Township, Kawkawlin, Reese, Bridgeport, Frankenmuth  
www.MBShomes.com is brought to you by
Ray Spitler
NUMBER1EXPERT™ in real estate for
Saginaw, Midland and Bay City, Michigan, Foreclosures, short sales, bank owned homes Read Ray Spitler's
Privacy Guarantee,
Terms of Service,
and
Free & Without Obligation Pledge
|
|
NUMBER1EXPERT®
© Best Image Marketing and/or its clients.
All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
|
- NUMBER1EXPERT™ 
