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dimanche 2 mars 2014

Home Additions As An Option For Homeowners

By Mollie Burton


From time to time homeowners may have the need, for existing property, to have some modification building related work done. These modifications often consist of home additions. Growing families may need additional living spaces. Some homes have additional land which makes expansion of existing living space more feasible. Demolition and rebuilding or remodeling are often the choices available. Remodeling existing rooms is also popular and in many cases practical.

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.

Adding more rooms often includes bedrooms, bathrooms, outside decks and other purpose built living space. Some homes are built with unfinished below ground living basements. These can often be improved by having construction work done. Additional living spaces often include the provision of recreational rooms, added full bathrooms and bedrooms.

Adding space is often not cheap. Some homeowners, for example, may take out a loan on their existing home. Others may have a significant number of equity in the homes. This means that they actually own a portion of their home values and can take out a loan against that portion. Others may own their property outright with no mortgage loan on the property. They can then borrow using the property owned as collateral.

There are many banking entities offering loan finance to homeowners for remodeling purposes. In many cases, the financial entity starts the process by finding out the ratio of homeowner equity relative to that owned by a mortgage provider. Those who own their homes with no loans attached are favored by lenders. Properties used as collateral for loans are considered secure loans. Secured loans give the lender redress if default of payments due occurs.

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.

People often have remodeling work done to their existing homes. Some property owners remodel while others rebuild by demolishing all or part of existing structures. Finance is often sought by homeowners who need additional living space added. Many related businesses use contractors and subcontractors to perform the various tasks needed by homeowners. Caution and doing homework before hiring contractors is advised.




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