Home Builders: More Square Footage Desired

Jan 4
07:21

2012

Ace Abbey

Ace Abbey

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With three generations now residing under one roof, the time could not be better to schedule a consultation with one or more home builders in search of a solution to the limited living space dilemma.

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There are numerous reasons multiple family members would choose to make the commitment to share a home: a job has been lost,Home Builders: More Square Footage Desired Articles a serious illness has struck, a retirement portfolio has dramatically shrunk in value or the home's property taxes are a struggle - or impossibility - to pay these days. Three decades ago the family home may have been more than adequate in size to accommodate Mom, Dad and a couple of kids, only now several additions have been added to the mix in the form of a spouse and several grandchildren, so square footage has become a commodity, or even a luxury.

The consideration to renovate and add additional space on to the existing home would seem to be a logical solution, but can prove to be extremely pricey, extraordinarily time consuming and will ultimately cause several members of the family to be displaced while the work is being done. So, a more efficient and cost effective way to create the personal space everyone is dreaming of would be to arrange for a consultation with one of the local home builders marketing in the area and discuss the options available to their family.

The opportunity to design a customized home that will fill the needs of the family and allow every square foot to be put to use in a way that will suit each individual living in the home while remaining within the boundaries of the household budget - the primary reason so many people are living together in the first place - is a welcome challenge to many buyers. The appeal of working with the home builders is a person's ability to outfit each room as they need it to work for them: grandparents may welcome the addition of handrails to the bathroom, while Mom and Dad may jump at the chance to soundproof the teenagers bedrooms in order to filter out the sound of pulsing music and riotous video games that presently carries throughout the house.

Each of the home builders will provide a potential client with the opportunity to walk through their model homes and review the floor plans of each design they are offering in the development. A list of standard features and fixtures, alongside possible upgrades and custom design features will be shared with the buyer, during the visit. A representative will be able to assist the buyer in selecting the amenities that fit the budget and are best suited for the family's needs. Local attractions will be discussed, as well: schools, shopping, entertainment, public transportation, etc.

New home builders are eager to resolve the issue of limited personal space for the multigenerational family household.