Jan 21 2009
So Many Choices - Part 2
Another key item to consider on any new home purchase involves the floorplan. While it may work for your budget, ultimately the house needs to have a flow and appeal to the general market.
Moving kitchens and bathrooms are big ticket items, so if you don't like where the kitchen is — or if the guest bath is on the opposite side of the house from the guest bedrooms — likely the next owner won't like it either. Remodeling is a lot simpler if you incorporate it into the existing floorplan.
The current trend is open living space and master suites. Many older homes have a disjointed feel, like a kitchen at the opposite end of the house from the living/dining area.
Baths make a huge difference. A 3/2 is more marketable than a 3/1. That master suite/retreat concept allows parents their own bath they don't have to share with kids….a huge plus! Yes, you can add a full bath, but consider the cost to bring plumbing and sewer versus the purchase price. If you have a large half bath or walk-in closet backing up to the single bath, then you have a good possibility to add that second bath.
