Even in the most boring development (from any era), almost all homes have distinguishing characteristics.
Maybe that’s the key point SDcellar. It is the land of tract homes and compared to the unique older homes I see, they are very similar. One may face west, the other south, one on a cul de sac end will others are on the lane in, but, essentially the same. The interiors may vary, sometimes dramatically, tile, versus wood floors, tan granite versus dark granite, Maple cabinets versus old cabinets or dark cabinets. But…
All that is trivial.
In fact, most if it, is often going to be replaced by me, it’s a matter of when. The difference is I look at floorplan, location, and lot. Those are the biggy items you aren’t changing.
A $30,000 kitchen upgrade means nothing to me if they’ve used dark cherry and dark granite or maple and tan granite, I like maple and dark green granite. So the interior with cherry and dark granite is worth significantly less than it’s upgrade. In fact, the tract home that has cabinets and countertops that need replacing and has the price discounted or rebate for their replacement attached is probably more attractive.
If I look for a home that has the floorplan, location and lot I want and a previous owner that shared my sense of style, it isn’t happening. Nor should I limit my looking homes that are close, the big challenge is floorplan, lot and location, the rest is correctable. Heck, even floorplan can be somewhat modified. It’s a matter of cost, so if you have the floorplan I want, in the right location, on an acceptable lot, I could buy your home. I still have to make it MY home.
Even if I buy a gorgeous home, I still have to make it MY home.
