While a new house probably wins the functionality contest hands down
over most older homes, the latter can put up a tough fight in other areas
that make a house a home.
Where land is scarce it is nearly impossible to find a new home in an
area's lower price range. This is simple economics. If a builder has to
spend $200,000 for a building lot he is going to have to put up a home that
will sell for at least $600,000 - some will say even more. This means...
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