Critical Reasoning

Source Peterson master GMAT test 1

Compared to older houses, new houses are sure to have newer, more efficient heating and cooling units, more modern kitchen appliances, and more contemporary-style bathroom fixtures. They also generally conform to current building-code regulations, whereas many older houses do not. Accordingly, it is always advantageous to purchase a new home rather than an old home.

Which of the following, if true, is the best criticism of the advice given in the argument above?

a)some people prefer more traditional styles of bathroom fixtures over contemporary styles.
b)whether a house has new equipment and fixtures and conforms to current code requirements are not the only factors home buyers consider important when choosing a house.
c)new houses are generally more expensive than older houses of comparable size.
d) when an older house is sold, correcting any code violations is the responsibility of the seller
e)In general, older houses have more of the kinds of details that lend charm to a home than do new houses.

B , but my answer choice was D, i was convinced by the explanation B is correct