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Saturday, September 15, 2007

Thinking Of A Major Addition On Your Home?

Have you been thinking about adding another bedroom, a gathering room, or another room that will help make your life a little easier and give the home more space?

When planning for such an addition several items should be considered. The cost of the addition, how it will effect the overall look of the home, who is going to design it, and who is going to build it are some of the many considerations to deal with when starting this venture. After deciding what space that you need, consulting an architect to help in designing such an addition is recommended. Another recommendation is also consulting with an appraiser or a Realtor with how such a room will effect the value of the property. Sometimes it is more feasible to sell the home and buy a larger one than to build an addition. This could save money and time for you. Sometimes homeowners can invest more money into remodeling or additions than they could get out of it in the end when the home is sold. We sometimes see very nice homes that are much larger than their neighbors in the area. It may be difficult to get the money invested in that home if homes around it are selling for much less. Keep this in mind when thinking about adding that much need room or extra space.