Fixer Upper or Mover Inner? Why Turn-key is the Way to Be

Buying a new home is already a crazy and stressful process, so why burden yourself more than you need to? A fixer upper may sound like an exciting project at first, but many people fail to realize the work, cost, and stress that comes with it. There is no reason to turn your stressful situation in to a nightmare.

Buying a move in ready house can put all of your home buying fears to bed. Here are five reasons why turn-key is the way to be: 

1. You get what you pay for

While you may pay more upfront for a turn-key home, you know exactly what you are getting yourself in to. There is no chance that you will have to start tearing down walls and pulling up floors, slowly watching your new house turn in to a dreadful money pit.

An article on Forbes.com discusses the pros of new appliances, heating, and plumbing, stating “you should be repair free for at least a few years.” This aspect reduces your initial costs for a while, and your wallet and sanity will thank you. 

1. Quicker move in

Many first time homebuyers are unaware of the financing process that comes with buying a home. It is much easier to gain financing for a turn-key home than one that needs a lot of work. This means that your paperwork and loans will be completed much faster, leading to a stress free move-in date that better suits your family. 

1. Updated design elements

While some people think older homes are charming, they do not have a lot of the practical space or storage that we are used to. Old houses have small rooms, even smaller closets, closed off walls, and a lack of sensible space. New homes keep the modern age in mind, and make sure you can easily fit your friends, family, and wardrobe into your new house. 

1. Energy efficient

Newer homes keep your electricity, heating, and cooling bills in mind. Older homes are not equipped with the updated windows, insulation, or other energy saving devices that your home needs, and a lot of energy (and money) is be wasted. According to Zillow.com, “more efficient insulation and windows create buttoned up homes that are less expensive to heat and cool than older models.” Every penny counts, and an old house puts you at risk for a sky-high utility bill.

1. Stress-free move

Think of it like this: You buy a fixer upper. You are so excited to move in to your new home and make sure your family is comfortable and settled. But little did you know, for the next four months your cozy family home is a construction zone. You sold your old house and are forced to live in this dusty, loud place until the work is done. This bothersome process can be easily avoided by moving straight in to the comfortable home you knew you were buying. There is no buffer time to make sure everything is right, and you can begin your new phase of life as soon as you are handed the key.

Still not convinced? Angie from Housebeautiful.com shared her fixer upper horror story and the disasters that ensued. She said, “We were removing 1970s wood paneling that had been layered on top of a old lath-and-plaster wall in the stairway. The first few panels came off okay, but after prying one stubborn piece down, we accidently ripped a softball-size hole into the wall! Next thing we knew, all of the blown-in insulation was pouring out. We later learned that there was no stop between the first and second floors, so the insulation for the second floor poured right out, too!” What a nightmare! 

From what you’ve read, is turn-key sounding like a good idea after all? Let Legacy Homes find your best turn-key home solutions in the Huntsville/Madison area. Contact us today!