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Old 05-30-2024, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim 9922 View Post
Probably very expensive for what you are getting. As mentioned in an earlier post, the roof line would probably require a major rework, then consider relocation of all utilities that may enter on that side of the home (seems most air conditioning units and electrical entrances are just behind the existing cart "bump-outs". Also consider where the air conditioner unit would be relocated given existing set-back restrictions.

We considered an add-on, but decided it was much quicker, less bother and much less expensive just to find an expanded existing home and move. It took us a year and the watchful eyes of several good sales agents to find one that fit our specifications and allowed us to make relatively inexpensive interior modifications for storage and special uses in "oversized" but under utilized rooms.
Good idea. I have a friend here who has three bedrooms and two and a half baths, but her home is 2500 square feet. It’s on a small lake on Palermo in La Zamora. About 25 years old. Sale estimate around $600,000. Her master closet is the size of my guest room. Her master bath is nearly as big as my living room. So is her kitchen. There’s a strong room about 8x14. Her guest room has two queen beds in it. And then there’s the big glassed-in lanai. And the over-sized garage. Super-sized. These occur now and then.