Stucco or Brick houses?

Im personally not a fan of stucco.

All brick or all brick with a Stucco front.

Thanks guys. Don't even know why stucco is a building material opinion where the humidity is so bad.

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Don't even know why stucco is a building material opinion where the humidity is so bad.

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I think this is an old wives tale. I know plenty of people with stucco on their house and none of them have had a problem.

If you get a house with stucco, make sure it isn't that fake arse stucco with styrofoam behind it.

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all brick with a Stucco front.

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This is what we have on our house, no problems so far, 5 years.

Real stucco, which is essentially layers of cement over wire mesh with a good vapor barrier behind it, does just fine in the south. The only real risk is that stucco can crack as the house settles, which will happen.

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Termites

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You live in the south. Unless you build a solid metal structure, there is a termite risk. Sign a termite contract and treat regularly and you'll be fine. You'll be required to have a wood destroying insect certificate when you make your purchase. Make sure to choose a reputable inspector and satisfy yourself with his findings.

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hardyboard ftw

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That's what mine is. Mostly Brick, with hardyboard type stucco, and a Stone entrance. That hardyboard is tough stuff, but it doesn't look as good as real stucco.

Brick and Stucco are both fine in humid southern climates. Real stucco on lathe with control joints will never give any problems. Hardi board is a very cheap building material, I prefer to avoid it.