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Old 04-10-2022, 02:26 AM
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Here's a couple of thoughts...
1) How long do you anticipate staying at this house?
...10, 15, 20 years?
2) Will your neighborhood (real estate values) support a 4/5 car garage?
...check with a local realtor...they should be able to help you with the return on your investment.
3) What hobbies do you and your wife like to do?
...my wife and I like gardening and she likes to paint/crafts so an artist studio/craft area and garden shed areas are on our list for when/if we expand our footprint.

If you are going to stay there for awhile and the real estate values in your neighborhood will support it AND your better half will utilize it could be a win-win.

Last 2 thoughts...periodically car mags will run "garage" issues ...check out Hemmings Classic Car Magazine Oct 2021 (issue #205) they had an inside look at home garages. One guy from Cali built in a lounge (couch and tv) so that his wife could sit out there with him while he works on his cars.

Improving your home is usually a solid investment but remember garages don't sell homes, kitchens, baths and bedrooms do so take in the full picture of your real estate investment for other improvements not just the garage.

Best of luck!
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Old 04-10-2022, 02:08 PM
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Improving your home is usually a solid investment but remember garages don't sell homes, kitchens, baths and bedrooms do so take in the full picture of your real estate investment for other improvements not just the garage.


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I'm not so sure about the first part of the statement, historically, the ROI on most home improvements is negative. Generally, kitchens and baths are better investments than other home improvement projects, but still negative.

I do agree that strategic home improvements will help sell the house quicker, and for more money, but it's doubtful you will recover 100% of your investment.

Of course, with today's runaway housing values, and today's runaway building materials costs, who knows which one is outpacing the other.
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As was said earlier, don't jeopardize retirement, or fulfilling your bucket list, just to have more cars.
That said, the best thing I ever did was consolidate everything onto one property, laid out such that I can back out and drive any car at any time. ROI? I don't know, it makes me happy, and I didn't build it till age 64.
It depends on the neighborhood. In my little subdivision lots are measured in acres. A neighbor has a barn (a beautiful 1,800 sq. ft. stable actually).
If not for cars, my place could appeal to someone with a motorhome and a tag along trailer, or other types of toys. The cost of off-site storage is crazy these days!

Just my.02 - Bill W
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Just another idea for short term storage, to get your cars out of the off site parking. Rent 2 lockers that the cars will fit in.

When I moved and downsized the shop, I rented a 10X24 storage locker 25 miles from the new house, but it was a rural area, so rent was CHEAP...$80/month. I PACKED it full with all the "stuff" from my previous shop for 2 years while getting concrete floor poured in the new shed and finishing the interior of the existing 1,200 sq ft building for heat and lighting. Like Bill, it is wonderful having everything in 1 place now. I used to move 2 cars every fall to outside storage to have room to work in the old shop and bring them back every spring. No more of that crap.
And yes, acreage is the key to much of this ability, here and at the old place and you will never see me living under HOA control...
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