--- title: Woodside Blog | Financing description: Financing | Woodside Blog image: https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_460511890.jpeg --- - [Find My Home](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/findmyhome) - [Home Match](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/homematch) [![White logo](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/White%20logo.svg)](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/) - [Why Woodside](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/whywoodside/about-woodside) - [Resources](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/resources/process) - [Contact Us](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/contact-us) - [My Account](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/account/profile) [![White logo](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/White%20logo.svg)](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/) - [Why Woodside](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/whywoodside/about-woodside) - [Resources](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/resources/process) - [Contact Us](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/contact-us) - [My Account](https://www.woodsidehomes.com/account/profile) # 7 Reasons Why Buying a New Home is Cheaper Than a Used One Melanie Stern - May 16, 2024 [Read More](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/7-reasons-why-buying-a-new-home-is-cheaper-than-a-used-one) ## Featured Posts [![Gratitude, The Secret Ingredient for Your New Home Journey](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/backview-woman-doing-yoga-position-namaste-in-suns-2022-11-15-17-03-21-utc-min.jpg)](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/gratitude-the-secret-ingredient-for-your-new-home-journey) #### [Gratitude, The Secret Ingredient for Your New Home Journey](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/gratitude-the-secret-ingredient-for-your-new-home-journey) [Nevada](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/nevada) [New Builder](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/new-builder) [![Upgrading the Manger, A Holiday Homebuying Playlist](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/man-dancing-with-woman-indoors-with-x-mas-decorati-2023-11-27-05-24-34-utc.jpg)](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/holiday-homebuying-playlist) #### [Upgrading the Manger, A Holiday Homebuying Playlist](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/holiday-homebuying-playlist) [Living Well](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/living-well) [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) [New Home Builder](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/new-home-builder) [![Buying a New Home vs Buying an Older Home](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/multiracial-couple-using-laptop-and-blueprints-of-2023-02-21-22-53-32-utc.jpg)](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/buying-new-vs-older-home) #### [Buying a New Home vs Buying an Older Home](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/buying-new-vs-older-home) [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) [Resale](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/resale) [New Home Builder](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/new-home-builder) All Categories - [Arizona](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/arizona) - [Central California](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/central-california) - [Conscious Comfort](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/conscious-comfort) - [Financing](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/financing) - [Healthy Homes](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/healthy-homes) - [Home Design](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/home-design) - [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) - [Living Well](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/living-well) - [Nevada](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/nevada) - [New Builder](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/new-builder) - [New Home Builder](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/new-home-builder) - [New Homes](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/new-homes) - [Northern California](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/northern-california) - [Outdoor Oasis](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/outdoor-oasis) - [Resale](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/resale) - [Southern California](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/southern-california) - [Utah](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/utah) - [Woodside Home Community](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/woodside-home-community) - [Woodside Homes Community](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/woodside-homes-community) - [Work+Space](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/workspace) [Reset](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/woodside-blog) ## All Categories ## Financing ![](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/WS_Blog_BestHome-Features_5-16-01.jpg) [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) #### [7 Reasons Why Buying a New Home is Cheaper Than a Used One](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/7-reasons-why-buying-a-new-home-is-cheaper-than-a-used-one) The day is finally here. You’ve worked hard for your family, cutting back where you can, scrimping and saving to hold on to the nest egg dedicated to buying a home. After a year or two of searching online for the perfect house, and spending Saturday afternoons wandering through open houses that leave you feeling FOMO and frustrated at the same time, you’re ready. [Read More](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/7-reasons-why-buying-a-new-home-is-cheaper-than-a-used-one) ![Family in the living room with kids playing on the floor.](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_371799862.jpeg) [Home Design](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/home-design) #### [Warm up to Spring with special interest rates on Move-In Ready Collection homes](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/save-the-rate) ## We’re kicking off the spring homebuying season early with 4.5% (6.736% APR)\* on qualifying homes from our designer-curated Move-in Ready Collection. [Read More](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/save-the-rate) ![](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(37).png) [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) #### [Cozy up to 5.75%\*: Save on your new, peaceful home](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/cozy-up-save-on-your-new-peaceful-home) ## Is now the time? You know the story: Cheerios are scattered on the kitchen counter, shoes are piled in the entryway, and fall activities (is it your turn to bring snacks for the soccer team?) are in full swing. Amid the happy chaos of back-to-school season, many parents wonder if their current home is meeting their busy family's needs—and if now is the right time to move.   [Read More](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/cozy-up-save-on-your-new-peaceful-home) ![Happy family on the floor playing.](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_484687540-3.jpeg) [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) #### [Woodside move-in ready homes—available today, built for all your tomorrows](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/woodside-move-in-ready-homes) As home prices stabilize and mortgage rates drop, today’s real estate market offers great opportunities for homebuyers. According to *Real Estate News*, more homebuyers are [opting for new builds](https://www.realestatenews.com/2023/07/18/builder-confidence-is-up-as-more-buyers-opt-for-new-homes): With an ongoing shortage of previously owned houses (and inventory [expected to tighten](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jipBgidHkU8) in the coming months), buyers are searching for homes that are not only available and move-in ready, but designed for modern family life.   [Read More](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/woodside-move-in-ready-homes) ![Mother with three children and dog holding up a HELP sign.](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/hubfs/pexels-gustavo-fring-4017413.jpg) [Homebuying Process](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/tag/homebuying-process) #### [Finding Your Happy Place: Stress Management When Buying A New Home](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/how-to-relieve-stress-when-buying-new-home) Buying a new-build or resale home can be a stressful experience—but you can minimize that stress by setting realistic expectations, getting preapproved [financing](https://blog.woodsidehomes.com/financing-new-home-construction), finding a knowledgeable agent, doing your research, and taking care of yourself. 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