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Fairfax County: Additions verse Tear Down

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realty Direct

A lot of people are wondering - do I start over or do I just add on... It is a hard question, sometimes tax records do not provide a higher evaluation sometimes - so less taxes, but for resale, their would definitely be a deduction as compared to a new home.

However, additions can be easier to approve with county/city if you stay within a certain amount of disturb lot area.  So, what to do....Have to decide what is important - larger loan or smaller loan?  It is a research project and a matter of practicality. 

Some people believe build for equity...but with a loan you really pay for that equity plan unless you sell the home quick... So, another factor in that equation.

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