{"id":7922,"date":"2019-05-16T12:51:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T12:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/?p=7922"},"modified":"2019-05-17T06:14:56","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T06:14:56","slug":"frightening-facts-about-used-homes-or-are-they","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/frightening-facts-about-used-homes-or-are-they\/","title":{"rendered":"Frightening Facts About Used Homes-Or are they?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As Kenyans, we buy almost everything as second-hand even houses. Used homes are not an exception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this, after months of house hunting, now you have found a home. A nice couple was moving away and you were lucky enough to stumble on them in a restaurant. You start talking about how you having been shopping for a house but you are yet to get one. Then they mention they are selling their home for 5 years and you jump on the opportunity. The price is a sell-off and their house looks amazing in the pictures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, a week later, you see the house and you are impressed with it. You finish the buying process and now you are a homeowner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Used homes have a negative aura around them. You were probably as sceptical as the rest. But you trusted the couple and you weren&#8217;t disappointed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All elements in life have two sides of the coin do does used homes. The pros and cons. Hence, you don&#8217;t have to solely focus on the negative and ignore the positives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saves you money <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I know right? so shocking<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a house can take a huge chunk of your money. Hence, the option of buying a used home, it&#8217;s cheaper. We are aware of the Kenyan fear of &#8220;if it&#8217;s cheap, it&#8217;s bad&#8221;. The quote usually doesn&#8217;t apply. With the right information, you can find a legit seller. This is the reason to liaise with a real estate agent in order to get the best deals when shopping for housing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Just imagine not having to pay millions for your home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saves you time <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>House hunting can be hectic especially with a busy schedule. Home sellers are always looking for the fastest sale. A seller is probably looking for financing for another property hence the urgency to make a sale. This will be your luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Used homes have a personality <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a new home, you&#8217;ll have to make it feel like a home but a used home already has a homely feel. A used home has already been filled with love and warmth that all it needs is you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Used homes have more aesthetics  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These days modern houses are built for functionality rather than fashion. Older homes were built according to the owner&#8217;s personality so they have more character. High ceilings, wooden floors and even brick walls. If you are one with art, you can appreciate older architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#77c720;text-align:center\" class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/functional-is-the-new-trend-for-homebuyers\/\">See also:Functional is the new trend for Homebuyers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easier to renovate <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new house limits renovation, the developer is strict on changes that can be implemented. 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