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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't give up the support - I'd do the reno (and did, 15 years ago, and still have no regrets).

I don't know where you are, but in DC, your all in reno would be significantly more than $200,000.  Start with an architect, and have them bid out the plans.  Then you'll know where you stand, and if you can do it all at once, or piecemeal.  [/quote]

That’s great advice, thank you. I had not considered an architect. We’ve gotten quotes on separate projects, $200k is the higher end all end. We’re planning 30% contingency, so $300k total budget, this would be our forever home. [/quote]

I would stay and start with an architect too.  This is a dream set-up and you have the chance to create an amazing home.

When we did it, there was a brief period of time that made sense to just move out, but our architect also sequenced the work to make liveable areas within the house during the reno.  The size of your house makes that likely possible.  The one thing though is that with a 100 year old house you do have the potential that they uncover something that really changes the scope of work.  Grill your architect/structural engineer on that and when you would know and what is the worst case scenario.  [/quote]

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