Both can be excellent, and the right choice is mostly about your region and what is normal there. Brick homes look great, and a lot of older brick stock was built to last, with fewer of the flex-and-settle issues you sometimes see in wood-frame construction. But construction type is regional for a reason, and that reason is usually the local hazards. - In earthquake country like California, wood framing is favored precisely because it flexes rather than cracks, which is why full structural brick walls are uncommon there. - In tornado-prone areas like parts of Oklahoma and the Plains, sturdier masonry can be an advantage against wind. So "better" depends on where the home sits. The resale angle is reassuring. If a construction type is common and expected in the area and local buyers like it, it carries essentially no resale penalty either way. The one to be cautious about is a construction type that is unusual for the region, which can raise questions on insurance, financing, or buyer demand later. Practically: favor what is standard and well built for your market, and lean on a good local inspection. The condition of the specific house matters more than the material category in the abstract.