Remodeling Considerations for Recent Homebuyers

SAN JOSE — Have you recently purchased a home? Even if you’re happy with your choice, it may not have every single element you were looking for in your dream home. Here are a couple of considerations for deciding when to take on a remodeling project at your new residence:

Figure out which improvements are most needed. Look at the style of your home and consider your personal priorities. If your home was built between the early 1900s and the mid-2000s (like many homes in Silicon Valley), it may have features that are now outdated. A renovation can bring your home’s design and layout up to date while still retaining the aspects of its original charm that you fell in love with.

Consider the extent of your project. You can work on a plan to stay in your home or move out and come back when it’s all done. This will depend on how extensive the remodel is, how many phases the remodel will be done in and whether you’re OK with living in a house that doesn’t have certain features available.