While it's certainly true there are a lot of houses our there for sale, and many of them even seem to be really good deals, it's important to remember that a house should be evaluated not only by the amount of square footage, or its looks, but also by its quality and efficiency. Houses that are only 2 years old have been built to a different Energy Code than the homes that are being built in 2009, meaning they are not likely to be anywhere near as efficient and will be much more costly to the homeowner. Because a home is a long-term investment it's important to look at all aspects for the real cost to maintain and run that house. And these costs will only continue to escalate as energy costs continue to climb. Building a new home offers the opportunity to ensure that the very best building practices are being used. Every aspect of the homes performance can be evaluated and controlled to make sure the costs for the long term will be greatly reduced. Buying a cheaper, less costly pre-exisiting home right now may seem like a good deal, but could actually cost a whole lot more money over the next 10 years in monthly utility bills or maintenance and repair costs than you could ever anticipate.
