Move-In Ready vs. Fixer-Upper

Joel Soucie and Sara Kusnery are newly engaged and looking for a home in Nashville where they can start a family. Sara's favorite is a move-in ready cottage and Joe's favorite is a 1930 Tudor. Meanwhile, Lauren McCadney, in Chicago, is torn between a spacious new construction and a charming fixer-upper. Realtors, contractors and home inspectors advise these prospective buyers which one is the best buy for them.

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