Buying Established Homes vs. Buying Land: Three Pros and Cons of Each

October 2, 2020

Many people struggle with the debate of whether they should buy land or an established home when they are ready to settle down and find a place of their own. There are pros and cons to each decision, but it’s a decision that everyone will have to make on their own. To help you figure out what’s going to be best, here are the biggest pros and cons to consider for each option.

Buying Established Homes

Established homes offer the following pros and cons:

  • Pro: These homes are usually move-in ready, or at least require minimal work.
  • Pro: You won’t have to choose a plan or build from scratch.
  • Pro: Some established homes offer charm and classic styles that can’t be found in new construction.
  • Con: You don’t have as much customisation control as you would building on land.
  • Con: The properties available are limited. You can’t always find what you want right away.
  • Con: You may not get homes in desirable or up-and-coming neighbourhoods.

Buying Land

When you are considering buying land, the pros and cons are plentiful. Although there are typically more perks than not, here are some things to keep in mind:

  • Pro: Buying land is a great future investment and gives you more than a house to call home. Especially when it’s a location where property values keep rising such as Colorado ranches for sale.
  • Pro: Buying land and building may be cheaper and offer more customisation options.
  • Pro: When you buy land, you’ll have access to better developments and neighbourhoods for a better price.
  • Con: You will have to create your own home or build one from pre-existing plans.
  • Con: Land may not be ready for development immediately, which means you have to wait.
  • Con: Developing land takes more time and money than buying an existing property.

There you have it, the pros and cons of buying established homes versus buying land for sale. It’s going to be a different decision for everyone, but these are just a few things that you need to keep in mind. This will help you decide whether investing in land or buying a home is going to be the right choice for your real estate investment.

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