I've built, bought, and extensively renovated.
Buying something existing that doesn't need much work would be my optimal case.
I really like mature trees, and find new communities feel pretty barren for a decade. Life is too short.
The cost of greenfield landscaping or extensive renovations is insane, not to mention the time and hassle.
The process of building and getting everything fixed after is a huge hassle.
I'd rather buy something that someone renovated for their personal use (rather than a flip) so that things are done well (ideally).
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