My bride wants the house, the car, the furniture, etc. not built yet. For me, it must be built between 1920 and 1959, as all but one of my homes were. If I had a budget to make a green/energy efficient technology house look like it was built in the 1920's now that would be our perfect home.

I prefer a new home because there are less maintenance needs for a while.

I would take an old home every time.  If money was not an issue, modern amenities would be factored in.  But, I want a home that was built when wood was wood; not this forced growth nonsense.  I'm in a 1880's home now that is triple brick thick, and more energy efficient than any new home.  My original hardwood floors are more than 4" thick.  My only problem is my kitchen because it is very difficult to retrofit a built-in Miele coffee station!

If price wasn't a factor --- let me get beyond that for just one minute...there's something quite appealing about new construction yet I understand from owning both there are other factors that are more important.   Location and amenities regardless of the age of the home are key for me.

MIKE ROCK Nothing like a new home with that new car smell.

 Good Saturday morning Mike. With so many of the new construction properties being finger jointed lumber and  engineered building materials, I would take an older house any day. I would hate to see some of these properties 50 years from now.

my current home and my next will be a custom build. I want what I want.

Both have their qualities

I like to live simply.

In my experience, most buyers do agree to pay more for new and well done, especially younger buyers who plan to move in immediately.

sure - in that case, why not.

I would select a new home, designed to look old, however, it would be equipped with the latest technology and energy efficiencies. 

Probably a new house or if a resale, it would have been "redone" so it was like a new, old house.

Sounds like there would not be a question, go for the new one.  The only thing you forgot to mention is the location.  The location of the house would have to be good also, otherwise it is out.

ALL things EQUAL.

New or old?

New of course. 

Who wants to sit on a house's toilet seat already used?

PS: if all things were equal, meaning everything new, houses the same, how would you tell the new from the old?

Good morning Mike. It would be a resale for me at this point, it would already be a great home in a great location.

Make it a great weekend!

Mike - All other things being similar, I think I would typically prefer a new house over resale.