| One of the biggest problems with building a new | | | | considered historical areas and you're not even |
| home in an area that's already built out is that you | | | | allowed to change the building exterior with out |
| can't find any lots to build on. Your only option is | | | | someone's permission. |
| tearing down the old house and building a new one. | | | | Another problem with building and remodeling in older |
| Your options are limited in areas where land is too | | | | neighborhoods is that the plumbing and electrical |
| expensive or are there aren't any vacant lots | | | | services to the existing house might not be sufficient |
| available. | | | | and would need to be upgraded. One of the best |
| This is where remodeling starts to become attractive. | | | | things you could do is contact a few contractors in |
| If you fall in love with the neighborhood, but can't | | | | the area, to get their opinion about remodeling or |
| find the exact home you're looking for, you should | | | | starting from scratch and building a new home. |
| start to seriously consider remodeling. I don't | | | | I've done it all, torn down new homes all the way |
| recommend that you tear the entire home down and | | | | down to the ground and remodeled homes all the |
| start from scratch, because this could get expensive. | | | | way from the foundation up. If money is not an |
| Before you do any of this, check with your local | | | | object, I would recommend tearing the entire house |
| building and safety Department to make sure that | | | | down and starting from scratch, but if funds are |
| you're even allowed to do any remodeling or tear the | | | | limited, remodel what you can and enjoy what you |
| entire house down. Some older neighborhoods are | | | | got. |