Listing Inventory is way down, would you consider building new if prices were similar to a pre-owned home?

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Joe Petrowsky

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Good morning Evelyn. If there is strong demand and inventory is extremely low, yes I would.

Jan 18, 2016 05:01 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Sure, if I had the time. I've built two homes in the past 14 years.

Jan 18, 2016 08:03 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Michael Jacobs

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That doesn't seem possible. Good luck.

Jan 18, 2016 05:35 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

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I personally would not. It's really challenging here because of limited acreage for sale and the high costs of land. You really have to have patience, and do your due diligence. But for the right situation and person, it could be worth it

Jan 18, 2016 12:43 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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Absolutely, that is highest and best.

Jan 18, 2016 11:31 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

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sure.

Jan 18, 2016 11:21 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

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Absolutely!!

Jan 18, 2016 11:07 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

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Absolutely

Jan 18, 2016 11:04 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

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Of course!

Jan 18, 2016 10:59 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX

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Yes, I believe new construction is very attainable for many more now then in the past.

Jan 18, 2016 10:57 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

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New construction is making a big comeback these days.

Jan 18, 2016 10:56 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Candice A. Donofrio

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I much prefer a new build.

Jan 18, 2016 10:53 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

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I would if it was the only way I could get what I want.

Jan 18, 2016 10:49 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

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Evelyn - I believe most people would prefer a brand new home if given the choice, and all other things being equal.

Jan 20, 2016 02:18 AM

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Bob Crane

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I would probably just stick with what i had if the home I was looking for was not available at a good price.

Jan 19, 2016 09:08 AM

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

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Evelyn,
Here, new home construction is always more per square foot than buying resale. And new is out on the edge of town.

Jan 19, 2016 02:57 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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Buyers in my market will consider new first if it is in their price range. I would too.

Jan 19, 2016 01:52 AM

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Hi Evelyn absolutely. Then you can get everything just right

Jan 19, 2016 01:00 AM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

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Yes I would and Debbie would be all over it!

Jan 19, 2016 12:11 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

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One of the most satisfying experiences is either building new or buying new

Jan 18, 2016 10:32 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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Sure - in fact - sometimes that's the case here...

Jan 18, 2016 10:12 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Only if I had Debbie Reynolds as my agent.

Jan 18, 2016 10:11 PM

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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville

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Land is the culprit here. You can build new, but the land in the areas that people want to live is very expensive, so the home is once completed.

For the cheaper land, you have to have too much of it (acreage), and too far out of Louisville in many clients eyes.

Jan 18, 2016 10:09 PM

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

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Personally, NO. Professionally I would definitely give my buyers the option. It is their decision

Jan 18, 2016 09:08 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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Even our new construction is down with how long it takes for approvals to build

Jan 18, 2016 09:02 PM

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Brenda Mayette

Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY

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Yup!

Jan 18, 2016 08:38 PM

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

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Good morning Evelyn Johnston . The trouble with newer homes is that they are thrown up like a cat throws up a furball. They are almost the same consistency.

Jan 18, 2016 06:06 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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Evelyn Johnston - to build the inventory, check Buffini & Company 's Instant Inventory! You can create one in your market....

Good Luck.

Jan 18, 2016 03:19 PM

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Good morning Evelyn. If there is strong demand and inventory is extremely low, yes I would.
Sure, if I had the time. I've built two homes in the past 14 years.
I personally would not. It's really challenging here because of limited acreage for sale and the high costs of land. You really have to have patience, and do your due diligence. But for the right situation and person, it could be worth it
Yes, I believe new construction is very attainable for many more now then in the past.
Evelyn - I believe most people would prefer a brand new home if given the choice, and all other things being equal.
I would probably just stick with what i had if the home I was looking for was not available at a good price.
Evelyn,
Here, new home construction is always more per square foot than buying resale. And new is out on the edge of town.
Buyers in my market will consider new first if it is in their price range. I would too.
Hi Evelyn absolutely. Then you can get everything just right
One of the most satisfying experiences is either building new or buying new
Land is the culprit here. You can build new, but the land in the areas that people want to live is very expensive, so the home is once completed.

For the cheaper land, you have to have too much of it (acreage), and too far out of Louisville in many clients eyes.
Personally, NO. Professionally I would definitely give my buyers the option. It is their decision
Even our new construction is down with how long it takes for approvals to build
Good morning Evelyn Johnston . The trouble with newer homes is that they are thrown up like a cat throws up a furball. They are almost the same consistency.
Evelyn Johnston - to build the inventory, check Buffini & Company 's Instant Inventory! You can create one in your market....

Good Luck.