Friday, February 28, 2014

Home Additions As An Option For Homeowners

Home Additions As An Option For Homeowners

By Mollie Burton


Sometimes, people purchase real property and after a while decide to pursue modification work. These modifications often result in home additions. Some may be in the growing family stage and find existing room numbers inadequate. The home may have two bedrooms and three are needed. Homes with land to spare may have additional options compared to those homes with no extra land. Homeowner options include restructuring existing living space or demolishing part of the home and rebuilding.

Some homeowners who find their existing properties restrictive due to size may decide to sell and buy a property more appropriate to their current needs. This option may not be available to some who are financially stretched or who want to stay in their existing homes. Staying in the same property and modifying the existing structure to accommodate current needs is often cheaper than demolishing and rebuilding.

Creating more rooms often includes the adding of a new bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or other purpose built room or rooms. Many may already have the space constructed but the living space is unfinished. Many homes built have unfinished basements. These can be completed to provide additional bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms.

Adding space cost money. Applying for loans from financial institutions such as banks is commonplace. The homes are often used as collateral when loans are approved. Having a significant amount of equity in the property being remodeled or reconstructed makes loan approvals more likely. Those who have no loans attached to their homes have a very good chance of being successful with loan applications.

There are many financial entities providing loans for renovation of residential real estate. In many instances, the financiers pay particular attention to how much equity the homeowner has compared to the percentage owned by mortgage providers. Some people own their homes outright having paid off their mortgage. These sorts of loan applicants are attractive to lenders.

Engineers, painters, carpenters, subcontractors, contractors and electricians are amongst the skilled professionals making a living in this lucrative area. Some renovations are complex and require skills from many different professionals and tradespeople. Others are relatively modest and require less manpower. Many contractors and sub contractors are self employed.

Making a choice as to who should perform projects is not as simple as it may appear. There are contractors and other building related professionals with excellent work records and stellar reputations. However, others may be on the opposite end with shoddy performance records and complaints from former clients. Due diligence should be exercised when deciding to have remodeling work done. Lack of due diligence can end up being very costly.

Homeowners for a variety of reasons may need the services of building related professionals to add living space to their existing homes. Often, the existing living space is renovated. In other cases, new living space is added to existing structures. Loan finance is often sought by property owners as renovation costs can be significant. Many business entities make a living providing renovation services. Care is advised before choosing a contractor.




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