Hey fellas, my wife and I need a bigger house, we have the original that was on our 4 acres when we bought it. We always had the intentions of adding on but just never have been in the place to be able to. Well at current construction prices it is pretty much assured that it is out of reach to add on what we need.
We have 6 kiddos and need an additional 1700 sq fit on top of the 850 that is here to have the space we would like and need. I know some will think that might be a bit excessive but this is our place we plan to stay until we retire. Grandkids will be coming here and there are going to be a lot of people in our future!
Selling and cashing out on what we have isn’t that good of an option considering the cost of something bigger is astronomical compared to what we paid for this place. We honestly would have to give up acreage and with cows and horses that’s not an option for us.
So we are looking hard at the idea of tearing down the structure that is here and having a brand new Champion Homes manufactured home built here. The foundation would be set per VA/HUD standards so it would be considered permanent as it is set on concrete beams and glued blocks. Eventually I’ll do rock work instead of standard skirting and with decks and porches I think it will be really nice.
Build quality is 2x6 exterior walls, 2x4 interior walls, 2x8 floor joists, 5/8” OSB tongue and groove decking. 1/2” taped and bedded Sheetrock throughout. LowE vinyl windows. It looks like a stick built house inside. Flat 8.5’ ceilings with tray ceiling in the living and master. List goes on and on.
I don’t see much downside. Especially considering the resale I have seen on them lately around here. I honestly don’t think I will loose value over the long run. Real estate is always a gamble regardless and I’m looking at staying here for 30-40 years or until I pass on.
What are your thoughts?
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We have 6 kiddos and need an additional 1700 sq fit on top of the 850 that is here to have the space we would like and need. I know some will think that might be a bit excessive but this is our place we plan to stay until we retire. Grandkids will be coming here and there are going to be a lot of people in our future!
Selling and cashing out on what we have isn’t that good of an option considering the cost of something bigger is astronomical compared to what we paid for this place. We honestly would have to give up acreage and with cows and horses that’s not an option for us.
So we are looking hard at the idea of tearing down the structure that is here and having a brand new Champion Homes manufactured home built here. The foundation would be set per VA/HUD standards so it would be considered permanent as it is set on concrete beams and glued blocks. Eventually I’ll do rock work instead of standard skirting and with decks and porches I think it will be really nice.
Build quality is 2x6 exterior walls, 2x4 interior walls, 2x8 floor joists, 5/8” OSB tongue and groove decking. 1/2” taped and bedded Sheetrock throughout. LowE vinyl windows. It looks like a stick built house inside. Flat 8.5’ ceilings with tray ceiling in the living and master. List goes on and on.
I don’t see much downside. Especially considering the resale I have seen on them lately around here. I honestly don’t think I will loose value over the long run. Real estate is always a gamble regardless and I’m looking at staying here for 30-40 years or until I pass on.
What are your thoughts?
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