Winnipeg Free Press: Just Move In And Enjoy

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There are pros and cons to buying a new home.

On the positive side, you’re getting a brand-new, custom-built home that shouldn’t need much in the way of maintenance or upgrades for five years.

That said, there’s a negative that many young couples overlook in the excitement that comes with buying a brand-new home, says Jennifer Queen of Re/Max Professionals.

"With new homes, all the little things — landscaping, window coverings, having to buy appliances, the need to put in a deck and finish the basement — can add up quickly," she says. "Those added costs can stretch a budget that’s already been stretched as far as it can go. There are times when it makes sense to buy a like-new home that’s in move-in-ready condition." Read More...