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Outgrowing
your
bungalow?
Tight
for
space
but
love
the
neighborhood?
Maybe
it’s
time
to
consider
putting
an
addition
on
to
your
home
– an
excellent
way
to
create
some
much
needed
space,
boost
the
value
of
your
home
and
potentially
put
off
the
stress
of
moving
for
just
a
little
while
longer.
Additions
can
be
small
and
simple
or
incredibly
complex.
Before
you
begin,
consider
what
will
be
the
best
use
of
space
for
your
addition.
Is
your
goal
to
simply
add
an
extra
room
or
is
it
more
like
an
extra
floor?
Answering
this
question
will
shape
things
like
project
length,
budget,
and
whether
or
not
you
can
tackle
the
addition
yourself.
The
next
step
is
to
hire
a
professional
architect/contract
designer/interior
designer
to
create
the
blueprint
necessary
to
proceed.
This
will
ensure
that
you
have
a
document
that
not
only
represents
your
dream
addition
but
also
allows
contractors
to
more
accurately
bid
on
the
job
to
give
you
a
true
reflection
of
the
costs
involved.
From
a
design
perspective,
it’s
important
to
have
a
good
sense
of
the
room’s
place
in
the
home.
If
you’re
adding
a
sunroom
off
the
kitchen
for
example,
consider
that
the
design
should
flow
seamlessly
from
one
room
to
the
next.
No
significant
style
changes
here:
no
matter
how
big
or
small
the
intended
use
of
the
space,
continuity
is
the
key.
Make
sure
it
is
in
the
same
style
of
your
home’s
original
design.
Other
considerations:
-
Lighting – in almost all cases, if you have a chance to create more natural light, take it.
-
Temperature – adding space will change the way your home is heated and cooled. Make sure you add extra ducts to the room to ensure it becomes part of the home in every way.
-
Fixtures – any additional fixtures required to your addition will impact your budget. Bear in mind, they may also impact the resale value of your home. Ask your contractor about its preferred rates at well-known suppliers – another great way to save money on fixtures.
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If you’re not sure, ask – a reliable contractor is a great place to start generating ideas about what’s possible for the space.
While
you
may
only
have
enough
money
to
do a
partial
renovation
today,
think
long
term.
For
example,
you
or a
potential
buyer
may
one
day
want
to
add
on
to
your
current
renovation.
Make
sure
structural
considerations
allow
potential
owners
to
grow
the
home
over
time.
Contact
Me
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
