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Originally Posted by dvst8
I would agree that the 1980s were built better but you'll have to take in the fact that its 30+ years of wear and tear versus something built more recent with limited use. Really depends if the owners took care of the house
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also consider improvements in technology, unless updated, i'd imagine the new house will be more efficient (better insulation, more efficient heating, etc)
while these can be updated, things like corroded lines, poor electrical work, etc. costs a lot.
the only way i'd buy an older house would be to rip the interior apart and redo all those bits, but i'd be looking to enter at a much lower price than what we're at right now.
again, i'd say location and size of plot (and exposure to the sun, for weirdos like me that LOVE the sun) are the most important aspects in buying a house.