Maybe when you were starting out, you headed all the experts advise and chose your home based on it's amazing location. At the time, the one-story ranch fit your lifestyle just perfectly. And because you chose to live in such a great location, your house is gaining value by the day. But what happens when you love your location but start out-growing your house? Maybe you got married, added some pets and now find yourself with a kid or two and one on the way. You've already finished the basement, you've eked out every inch of space for storage and you still find yourself tripping over everyone and everything. Rather than moving away from the house and neighborhood that you love and that is a great investment, you might want to consider adding another story to your house.
Yes, this is a huge undertaking. It will involve weeks of being relocated, with months more of living with construction. Your foundation also needs to be able to withstand the additional weight of another story, so you need to be sure to have a qualified inspector/engineer determine if it is even an option for you. But the results can transform your home and your life.
Not only will it add much needed living space, but it can transform the entire look and feel of your house. Take a look at some of these before and after pictures to see for yourself what you can gain when you go up.
Source: Michelle Schwake for Stafford Family Realtors
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