There are several things to consider when buying a new home. There are lots of Homes to Buy in Hoover, Alabama. Some are new and others have been previously owned. Some people I work with only want to buy a newly constructed home. I spoke to a teenager once whose parents had relocated several times and they ALWAYS bought a NEW house. She was wigged out at the thought of moving to a home where someone had slept in her bedroom!!! OKAY.......
New homes are really nice: everything is expected to work, the colors and decorating is "in style" and many home builders are offering incentives like paid for closing costs.
Previously used homes though can cost much less in the long run. Construction costs are pretty high, so you get a lot more square footage for your $$ in an existing home. Once you move into a new home, you need to get window coverings - at least blinds if not curtains or drapes and these can costs thousands. Also, the yard on a new home is pretty basic and you'd be surprised how much a trip to buy flowers and shrubs will run you - the older homes will have a lot more mature landscaping and better curb appeal. Also, if you buy in a new neighborhood, it may be "under construction" for some time to come and there will be dust everywhere and noise to contend with. 
Existing homes may need new paint on the walls to suite your color scheme and you my need to budget for repairs a little sooner in and existing home, but the overall livability and costs COULD be better. When making out your wish list for Buying A Home consider all the positives of the existing home.
If you'd like to search on line for a Home to Buy on line, check out my website, www.ToniBird.com/search.asp. If you see a home that you would like to take a look at, let me know, I'd be happy to give you a personal tour.
