Should You Remodel or Build Your Next Home?

Bucks County Real Estate Podcast with Debbie Spaulder

Finding the perfect home can seem next to impossible. At what point should you consider remodeling a home or even building a new one?

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If you can't find the right home, how do you know when it's time to consider remodeling or even building a new home?

Finding a home that's the right fit is difficult. You'll probably find yourself thinking "If I could take this home and combine it in with that home..." However, you'll want to consider a few things before deciding to remodel or build from scratch.

1. The buying process: To build a home, you need to purchase a lot and get a construction loan, which is a longer process. You could also buy an existing home and pay as you go with remodeling.
2. Time: Can you wait around for a new build? Sometimes you just don't have the time to wait 10 months or more for your new home.
3. Floor plan: Can you find the kind of floor plan you're looking for in a remodel job? Sometimes you simply can't move a wall or create that open concept that you're going for.
4. Location: There are currently 331 lots for sale in Bucks County ranging from 47 acres for $7.7 million to four acres for $5,000. If you're set on a certain location, can you find a home suited for your remodeling goals in that certain area?
5. Fun: What do you like doing? Would it be more enjoyable to build the home, or are you an HGTV nut who loves the remodeling process?

If you're looking for a home or trying to decide between remodeling or building your next home, don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email soon. I'm here to help!