New or older home?

[OneKuhlChic]

My husband and I are going to be buying our first home together after getting married in 2020. We basically have two options given our budget, style preferences, and inventory in the market we are looking at.

Curious, for PSers who have lived in older homes AND newer builds, or chose one over the other....why? Are you happy with your choice?

What would you do in our shoes? Obviously this is very personal, I am just curious and this is just for fun!

New, modern style townhouse
Pros

• Lower maintenance, move-in ready
• More square footage & storage
• Better shared amenities (e.g. pools, gyms, parking)

Cons

• Further out from desired area / not as walkable
• Less "charm" and character
• Less privacy + HOA
• No yard

Older (c. ~1920-1940) single family home
Pros

• More our style - we love historical details
• In desired area - walkable with old growth vegetation / proximity to parks
• Yard for gardening / dog
• More privacy

Cons

• Likely smaller sq. footage / less storage / on street parking
• Likely no pool
• More maintenance / repairs over time
• More competition with buyers (smaller inventory)

Depends on where you live. My husband and I bought our 1930 Tudor home last year and absolutely love it. It was meticulous maintained inside and out.. All we had to do was paint to update the colors so it's bright and airy.

Best wishes on your house hunting!!