Add a room above a two story living and lower ceiling?

[hal2814]

Originally Posted by TheOverdog

It's kinda funny that so many people have recommended moving. I'll leave comments about what that says about the value and future appreciation of the majority of DFW real estate to your imagination, but definitely highlights the generic-ness of the neighborhoods.

If homes were generic, then moving would gain you nothing. That moving could solve a problem with layout and/or space tells me that homes in DFW area are diverse enough that if one home no longer suits my needs, I can find another that can.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by TheOverdog

Drive through the older parts of any of the inner ring suburbs (Richardson, central Plano, Carrollton, Allen) and see all the horrible adjacent add-ons and don't do that. Hey a window that looks at the peak of the roof! That's really attractive! Any reputable contractor (find a big one and make sure they are licensed) can give you a good estimate on what will cost. If you can't afford that (imagine $25k and up), then don't do anything.

It's kinda funny that so many people have recommended moving. I'll leave comments about what that says about the value and future appreciation of the majority of DFW real estate to your imagination, but definitely highlights the generic-ness of the neighborhoods.

Also many have mentioned that this will wreck your house. There are plenty of extended stay hotels around the DFW area, you can easily find a basic one for $700 a month. Plan for a 2 month stay.

There aren't many adjacent add-ons in my neighborhood in Richardson, but the ones you do see are usually an extension to enclose a patio and turn it into living space. Not exactly "horrible".

[AustinTransplant]

Thank you all for your thoughts.