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Originally Posted by villages07
Some factors to consider....
More grass = more irrigation water which is not an insignificant cost here
More exposure to the street so more chance of being a stop-off for doggies
If you are thinking of adding on, be aware of building setbacks... They are more restrictive on sides facing a street.
It all depends on what you back up to, the house orientation, how you plan to use that extra space, and what makes you happy.
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All of these are excellent points to consider. Our water bill is considerably higher than our neighbors. Since there is more yard there is additional expense for maintenance, plus our landscaping costs were higher. We have four-legged visiters every day. Our plan for an extended patio / pergola had to be changed due to restrictions. It may sound like I'm complaining, but I'm really not. Most of these issues we realized when we chose our home. We love the open feeling and view the corner lot allows us.