About this episode

The episode discusses the pros and cons of choosing between new construction and existing homes in the real estate market.

New build or existing home? That one choice can change your monthly payment, your weekends, and even how you feel when you pull into the driveway. We talk through the real pros and cons of new construction vs existing homes, using what we’re seeing across the Minnesota Twin Cities real estate market and comparing it to the Sioux Falls market where pricing and build options can look very different. We dig into why modern new construction floor plans often live better than older layouts, how b...

People in this episode

Host: Jason Walgrave

Topics covered

• new construction
• existing homes
• real estate market
• pros and cons
• home buying

Keywords

• new construction
• existing homes
• real estate
• Minnesota
• Sioux Falls
• home buying
• floor plans

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Minnesota Twin Cities, Sioux Falls

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