Townhouse Renovation

2 years ago

I’m looking to purchase a townhouse next year and I plan to gut the entire main floor as soon as possible but from what I’ve researched, all the townhouses in my area have a half bath located in the centre of the main floor. Diagonally from the bathroom is a door leading to the basement, is it easier to purchase a detached home with a better layout or should I pursue this and try and make it work?

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eam44
2 years ago
When the time comes, look at everything available in both categories. Personally, I would rather buy a good floor plan than try to retrofit it, especially with attached neighbors, and HOA rules.

But you know your housing market and your area, I don’t. If townhomes go quickly and you really want to live there for other reasons, maybe letting a wonky layout and a reno turn you off is a mistake.

You’re not supposed to buy a home with emotion, it’s a business decision, but I would want to look until I found a home I really liked.
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Verde Arroyo Designs
2 years ago
You will not change very much about that space, ever. You have some severe limitations on structural alterations in a multi family, even if it is a townhome. It will also cost so much more than you are anticipating to make even minor changes.
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salonva
2 years ago
I don't think all townhouses or all houses have a certain featured layout.

It might very well be regional.
Jane
2 years ago
what is the problem you are trying to solve by planning to gut the first floor
herbflavor
2 years ago
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Its odd how the fridge and stove are side by side and no counter. id point out that miss . skooching the fridge onto unused wall and wrapping walls w cabs and counter with reposition of appliances is the obvious needed rework of space.....kitchen anyway...... negotiate price .....if you want the place… what other things would lead to total gut as you say…..not seeing that.
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Minardi
2 years ago
Most people do not buy and immediately gut anything. It takes YEARS to save up the funds to make changes, after depleting the bank account to buy. You don't get your dream home until a lot of time has passed, and a lot of money has been saved. Buy something with good bones, that you can afford, and live in, even if it is imperfect.
herbflavor
2 years ago
ditto the thoughts about what to purchase. I would look at new construction right now actually. rates dropping. Easier to finance and builders know it and there's a bit of their inventory still, and they'll probably start to pick up pace of projects soon.......existing homes have been held back because sellers dont like to refi w high rates as of now...they'll start to think abt listing but then a flood of buyers comes looking. the new construction w some deals might be a sweet spot. depends on your area and the characteristics of course.