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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a builder; my opinions is that it depends on the quality of the original house; nice older home with good bones, renovate. Tract house - knock it down and start over. I realize that is a generalization but unless the original house has something going for it, it will actually be cheaper to knock it down in terms of cost per sq. ft. Watch your real estate taxes and make sure you do not price yourself out of your own home when the tax man comes knocking. The other thing to keep in mind is ceiling heights. If original is less than 8 ft. do not renovate it.

I live in an antique that I did a reno/restoration; and I have built multi-million dollar manor homes; to me I like the feel of an older home but I am probably in the minority. And what most builders wont tell you is that again unless you have a really nice parcel you are probably better off just upgrading by moving to a different house.
Best of luck.

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I like the feel of an older home too.  I need a renovation\addition but the two builders I spoke to suggest tearing down and building to the setback.  I like a yard and want to keep the existing house.  Would love a recommendation for a builder/remodeler who has experience with older homes.  Thanks![/quote]

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