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Originally Posted by blankall
You'll also find that the build quality of stuff pre-1980s is often better than a newer home. You may be better off spending $150-200k renovating an older home than buying a newer build.
That being said, there is a ton of stuff built between 1980 and the early 2000s that is absolute garbage.
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Quoted for truth.
I've been building and renovating houses for the last 30 years.
Its important to remember that there are no absolute certainties; not all old houses are well built; not all late 20th century houses are ####. But, generally speaking there is a definite trend that does hold true.
The main benefit of old homes is their breathability. They tend not to get moldy as moisture can escape easily. The houses that are sealed but not ventilated are the worst, especially when moisture finds its way into the wall cavities.
That said, renovation of pre 1990 homes is expensive and hazardous as there are a lot of building materials in those homes that are harmful to demolish, and special measures need to be taken when working around them.