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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We went for location first, then made sure through the home inspection that it was structurally sound (no foundation or water issues).  The yard was obviously big enough to add on eventually, and the kitchen was a good size, if really dated. A contractor gave us a free estimate during the inspection period.  Our 1930s home still needed a ton of costly fixes.  We are now in the process of doing some aesthetic renovations, and it's interesting to talk to different contractors and architects because they generate lots of ideas and have wildly differing estimates.  Everything adds up quickly so assume the worst in terms of cost, hope for the best.[/quote]

OP here, this is really on point advice. thank you.  our instinct is to buy the biggest house in the nicest neighborhood we can afford and go from there.[/quote]

1930s fixer PP again.  I liked working with the architect more than the GCs, because he seemed to have a clearer vision for future addition than the others.  I have learned a lot about our house in the process, probably more than I wanted to know.  I would research inspectors before making an offer.  We relied on our agents recommendations, and some of those people were terrible.  I didn't end up using any of them to do work.[/quote]

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