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About the State College, Bellefonte and Centre County Real Estate Market There are so many neighborhoods & developments in the Centre County Area that the best way to really experience them is to visit them. State College offers many well established areas plus new up & coming neighborhoods. There are many builders in the area that can help you design the home of your dreams. Several towns in Central Pennsylvania offer beautiful historic houses & buildings. Bellefonte is just one of those areas. When driving down the streets of Bellefonte you feel as though you are taking a step back into time. So whether you want Brand New or a House from the 1800's, Centre County offers it all. Which neighborhoods offer the best values? It's our job to help! Ask us any question, or request our FREE relocation package of information on State College, Bellefonte and Centre County. There's no obligation, and we promise to respond quickly... 
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Buying Land and New Construction >Buying New or Buying Old
New homes typically have a higher sales price than comparable existing homes, and buyers are usually willing to spend more on a new home because of lower maintenance costs. Builders' warranties on new homes, when combined with a new roof, appliances, and major systems, usually make major repairs unnecessary and help to counter a slower initial rate of appreciation.
Census Bureau Housing Surveys suggests that operating costs are lowest for brand new homes and slightly higher for relatively new existing homes. Operating costs per square foot of living space are consistently higher for progressively older existing homes. Utility costs represent the largest factor in operating costs. Energy consumption per square foot depends on the size of the home, the insulation and quality of the windows, air leakage and the efficiency of the furnace.
New homes require fewer expenditures for routine maintenance. The cost of maintenance first increases with age, then declines, so you will generally spend less maintaining a home built before 1960 than for a home built between 1970 and 1975.
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According to Feng Shui, the art of home placement, what five elements are needed in a harmonious environment?
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Wood, fire, earth, metal and water must be balanced to create a happy, prosperous home. |
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