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Mercer Island Waterfront Home

April 12, 2020
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Before Photos
(by Zillow.com)

Ever wonder if it is better to substantially remodel and/or add-on to your existing home, rather than sell and buy another? Real estate values have gone up considerably, and in our current seller's market, it's the buying-back-in that can be costly if it's not timed just right. 

Considering the resources involved in the design, permitting, & construction process, is it worth it to leverage the appreciation gained in your current house and transform it into your dream home? 

The simple answer is: It depends. Each property is unique, and each family is different. The best thing to do is explore all options and make informed decisions with the help of your professional real estate, design, & build community.

We ventured down this decision-making path with our Mercer Island clients. They purchased a lovely 1,800 SF lakefront home, but it didn't meet their family's personality & lifestyle. They selected Suzanne Zahr as their Architect to help lead them down a path of discovery that would ultimately result in their 4,500 SF dream home. With each phase of the design process, new insights were creatively explored and considered. 

Choosing to remodel your existing home can be a long and arduous journey, but it is so gratifying to see the outcome of such efforts. It's our heartfelt hope that our client's new home embodies their vibrant and active lifestyle, while housing more memorable moments to come with their beloved family & friends.

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We’re excited to release additional photos, once this home is published in the July/August issue of Luxe Interiors + Design.

 

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Suzanne Zahr, Inc. | Architect
Kat Lawton | Interior Designer
Gallagher Co. | Construction
Gary Henderson | Design Consultant
CSES | Structural Engineer
PBG | Civil Engineer
PanGeo | Geotechnical Engineer
WPS | Land-Use Consultant
Tree Harmony | Arborist
Shapiro Ryan Design | Landscape
John Granen | Photography

In Architecture Tags Residential, Real Estate, Design, Lakefront, waterfront home, Mercer Island
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