American Debt Project on Oct. 15, 2012, 10:04 a.m.
Yes on the lack of landscaping! And even when you buy an existing home the landscaping update can make a huge change in the feel of the home. I have yet to buy a place but I want to do everything...
View ArticleTackling Our Debt on Oct. 12, 2012, 12:31 p.m.
@CanadianBudgetBinder - Yes those are pictures of the house we sold. @CF - I agree that doing a basement on your own isn't hard, but it would take a lot of time. We did discuss doing the framing and...
View ArticleCF on Oct. 12, 2012, 12:18 p.m.
I don't know if Brian and I would ever buy a house, perhaps a townhouse one day, but we don't need a lot of space. However, I think that finishing a basement is a great home project that you could do...
View ArticleKim@Eyesonthedollar on Oct. 11, 2012, 9:37 p.m.
We built a house 8 years ago and I agree with all your points. Luckily, my husband did landscaping in college and was able to do that part for us, but we did have to buy a lawn mower and tools, plus...
View ArticleCanadianBudgetBinder on Oct. 11, 2012, 8:28 p.m.
I am not a fan of new homes in a new neighbourhood as I find it to be too clinical. I prefer the neighbourhoods that are established and still you need all of the above that you mentioned. I think many...
View ArticleTackling Our Debt on Oct. 10, 2012, 1:15 p.m.
@Catherine - I forgot to include the builder upgrades. We did upgrade to granite and stainless steel appliances as well as tile floors. Now a days all of those items are included and no longer...
View ArticleHolly@ClubThrifty on Oct. 10, 2012, 8:07 a.m.
We have never bought a new house before but these are great tips. Moving is expensive anyways. I had never thought about landscaping- that is a great point!
View ArticleCatherine on Oct. 9, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
The other thing to consider is builder upgrades..most people aren't happy with builder basics and want the granite etc...Having bought and renovated a house our next (and forever)home will probably be...
View ArticleTackling Our Debt on Oct. 9, 2012, 4:27 p.m.
@Debt and the Girl - You are so right! We fell in love with the design of the home and the large back yard and didn't even take into account how much all this all the stuff would cost. Lesson learned!...
View ArticleDebt and the Girl on Oct. 9, 2012, 9:50 a.m.
Amen, sister. I love posts that actually give you an idea of how expensive it can be to own a home. I think that too many people are in love with owning a home without actually thinking about the costs...
View ArticleMichelle on Oct. 9, 2012, 6:25 a.m.
I like both new and older houses. I think older houses have charm.
View ArticleSavvy Scot on Oct. 9, 2012, 3:54 a.m.
15K to develop a basement? Woaahh! I would do it myself I think :D
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