In mid west area not finding much options for 2000's homes more 80% homes are sale for 60's 70's and 80's sone of them are completely remodeled but not sure should we pull the trigger on these. What are the pros and cons? TIA

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60’s / 70’s / 80’s will probably be in better locations. A lot of development happened in this period of time, and once a house is built on a piece of land, it’s rare to see it demo’d and rebuilt (especially in the Midwest). A lot of newer development is happening in the burbs / more rural areas, because that’s what land was available.

Older houses that were renovated well can be great! Older houses that weren’t renovated well can be a nightmare. Older houses that need updating at least allow you to control your own destiny with the updates.

I bought a 1950’s built home that had some kitchen upgrades, but original bathrooms. Did one bathroom update in year 1, and another in year 2. Have made small improvements here and there since then, but overall, it’s worked out well for us. The house is in a great neighborhood, and I prefer the location to houses built 30 to 50 years sooner that are several miles further out.

As long as you get a thorough home inspection and know what you’re getting into, you should be fine.

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Mine is 56 so I guess I need to be on the look out

Thank PM1 you are absolutely right those homes are in great areas and hot neighborhood, and new constructions are in suburbs.

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