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In early 2014 I'm going to be looking to purchase a home with a second living area for my parents. It's too far away to talk to a real estate agent yet so I've been perusing the listings and trying to get a feel for this type of listing.
My problem is that I'm not finding a lot, and I'm not sure if that's because I'm searching incorrectly or because they're just not popular around here. It's hard to search the real estate websites because I'm usually limited to searching for duplexes or basement homes, neither of which are really what I'm looking for.
Does anyone know ways I can search that will give me what I'm looking for? Any hints you can give me would be helpful...even if it's just to say, "don't move your parents in with you because you'll all drive each other crazy."
There are listings that will say in law quarters but it isn't common. Your best bet is find a walkout basement home where if it's not converted already you can do the conversion yourself. Also guest cottages can be found with the larger homes. Try CarolinaHome.com | Home Page
In early 2014 I'm going to be looking to purchase a home with a second living area for my parents. It's too far away to talk to a real estate agent yet so I've been perusing the listings and trying to get a feel for this type of listing.
My problem is that I'm not finding a lot, and I'm not sure if that's because I'm searching incorrectly or because they're just not popular around here. It's hard to search the real estate websites because I'm usually limited to searching for duplexes or basement homes, neither of which are really what I'm looking for.
Does anyone know ways I can search that will give me what I'm looking for? Any hints you can give me would be helpful...even if it's just to say, "don't move your parents in with you because you'll all drive each other crazy."
Lennar has something called NextGen home within a home specifically for your situation. They even have a separate entrance. I see some homes in NC, but not sure if they have any there. You can look into it here:
I see a separate living quarters occasionally when I'm browsing older houses, but I don't know how to search for that specifically. Almond Glen homes just over the SC line have a master upstairs and one down. They may be Lennar, come to think of it.
Where I am in Union County, many of the basement homes have this or easily could. The problem is that many homes aren't basements for some reason. IMO it's never too early to talk to a real estate agent. Start interviewing them now, find one you like, and she can help you navigate and understand your options so you have a clearer plan for when you are ready.
...IMO it's never too early to talk to a real estate agent. Start interviewing them now, find one you like, and she can help you navigate and understand your options so you have a clearer plan for when you are ready.
Really? I won't be ready to start looking until February at the earliest. I just assumed it would be a waste of their time to engage with an agent so early. This will be my first home purchase - I've moved around and rented instead - and I've not started doing any detailed research yet.
I agree, it is not to late to engage an agent. There is a lot of upfront work to be done, so that when you think you are ready to go you are truly ready.
Really? I won't be ready to start looking until February at the earliest. I just assumed it would be a waste of their time to engage with an agent so early. This will be my first home purchase - I've moved around and rented instead - and I've not started doing any detailed research yet.
They would prefer to start a relationship early. An agent could begin sending you listings just so you could get a feel of the area, what is in your price range so you are realistic when you truly begin looking, what you do and do not want in a house, etc. If an agent had an issue with this, that agent probably isn't for you. Definitely begin a relationship!
Certain neighborhoods seem to have more houses with MIL quarters.
Elizabeth, Myers Park, Eastover, Eastover Crossing, and (to a lesser extent) Plaza-Midwood and Chantilly.
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