Have you ever considered building an addition to your home? Whether it’s to add square footage or increase the functionality of your living space, a home addition can boost your home value while also improving your quality of life.
But why build an addition? Here are some of the most common reasons to consider:
Expanding the livable square footage of your home is one of the most basic reasons why people build additions to their homes. Particularly in cases where a household is expanding and needing more space, a room addition is the natural solution.
Adding even one additional bedroom can boost your home value while giving you and your fellow residents more room to live.
Have you always wanted a home theater or game room? Expanding your livable square footage for entertainment purposes is another way to add value to your home while giving you a dedicated place for media enjoyment.
Adding a guest room or guest suite is another popular and practical construction project. Creating dedicated guest rooms gives you the flexibility to host friends and relatives, while also allowing them extra privacy and comfort.
As more and more people work remotely, the need for home office space becomes increasingly important. While many homeowners choose to convert an existing room into an office space, others choose house additions to enhance their work life and productivity.
Creating a separate office space allows for a better work-life balance by creating a natural separation between living space and working space. It can also help to cut down on distractions from the rest of the home for a comfortable and efficient work day.
Expanding your home might seem like a massive undertaking, but there are plenty of reasons to consider it. If you find yourself in need of extra square footage or wanting to boost your home’s value, keep these home addition ideas in mind.
I'm John Mahan, Sales Associate with William Raveis Real Estate, Harwich Port Office.
Throughout his childhood, John Mahan spent summers on Cape Cod at his parents’ home in Dennis Port. His intro to the Cape was, as he puts it, when his parents “carried me down the stairs at Sea Street Beach when I was a week old.” With a lifelong connection to Cape Cod, it seemed only natural for John and his wife, Mary, to move to Harwich – where they still reside – with their two young children in 1996.
Prior to moving to Cape Cod, John lived in the Worcester-Auburn area where he worked for Mass Electric for 10 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Utility Workers. When John and his family moved to the Cape, he worked at NSTAR for six years.
John began his career in real estate in 2002 when he joined Team Waystack Realty in Harwich Port. He has been a consistent top producing realtor in the Harwich area for the past 20 years. John’s approachable demeanor, combined with an integral understanding of the Cape Cod residential real estate market, have allowed him to build trusting, long-term relationships with his clients – both sellers and buyers.
