[Melissa]

If possible do a metal roof. They last so much longer than shingles and the cost may be comparable.

[Kirsten]

I’m going to suggest a new option because you have *so much* sun on that one side: Replace the whole roof—possibly with metal—and add solar at the same time. This will lower your costs over time and add value to the home. It’s best to add with a new roof. The market for 6 bedroom homes is smaller than you’d think as families have gotten smaller.

Another option is to sell and flip your profit into a lower mortgage elsewhere. You could give the new buyers a roof credit.

Good luck with the medical issues—make sure they look closely for endometriosis (often diagnosis is only through exploratory surgery) and ovarian cysts.

Don’t miss: Moving house and I have no idea what I’m doing

[Bikky]

Andrea, I would consult with a personal realtor for free to ask which option will give more value to the property.

For me, I will not live for another 50 years, I have no reason apart of leaving the house to my children which they wanted money anyways so will sell it as soon as you and husband are gone.

[Sherri]

First question is do you really need the extension. More rooms to maintain insure and clean. I’ve never heard of a 50-year roof usually shingles last 25 to 30 years. I would just put it good roof on it and be done.

You’re better off being the little fish and a big pond as far as heighborhoods goes. Your house value will be pulled up by having more expensive homes around you. The worse thing you can do is over build for the neighborhood.

[Trish]

Do the roof at 16k. Forego the extension bc IMHO you reduce your target audience with a 6bd house…Unless you need the space for living now.

[Laura]

Would you treat a tooth ache with ibuprofen instead of having a root canal due to an infection because someday you might get dentures?

Half a roof is a recipe for regret.

[Dorothy]

Unless you need all those rooms, don’t add on A 5-6 bedroom house w/ multiple bathrooms will take all your free time to clean. I’ve experienced it. I’d opt for a smaller home any day.

Live life.

Don’t let a house suck up all your time. For resale, you don’t want your house to be the biggest in the neighborhood.

[Liberty]

Do the roof, wait on extension. Can you look into a metal roof? The Amish/Mennonite (very reasonable) did ours in WI and supposed to last for our lifetime. Above all, concentrate on your health first.

[Anna]

With the medical issues you are having and at this time unknown causes of it, I would repair the roof you have and keep paying down your mortgage.

I am older and been through alot with home repairs over the 28 years I’ve owned my home the extension is a Want not a Need so yes for now put that dream on the back burner.

Also, I would not risk with technology stick with what is tried and true. From my own experience many years ago we had a new roof put on by a reputable company and 15 years later it started leaking in 3 places unfortunately warranty did no good for us at all as the company had went out of business. Same with the roofing shingles. Play it safe especially if you are having health issues.

[Author]

Posts