Renovation Planning Guide

Before buying a home that you know you'll want to renovate, understand the costs and timelines associated with cosmetic/targeted renovations, major additions or whole-home transformations.

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Bianchi Architecture
August 2026
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A quick guide for homeowners exploring properties with renovation potential, prepared to help you understand the opportunities, costs, and timelines associated with modifying existing homes before committing to a purchase.

Inside: how to read a property before you buy, what renovations typically cost across three investment levels, realistic timelines from feasibility through construction, and what an on-site feasibility consultation covers.

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Key Takeaways

Read the house before you buy. Deep lots and simple rooflines renovate well. Tight setbacks and historic designations limit what's possible no matter what you're willing to spend.

Budgets sort into three tiers, $250K to $500K for cosmetic work, $500K to $750K with an addition, and $750K and up for a whole-home transformation. Know your tier before you make an offer.

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Renovation Planning Guide
Before buying a home that you know you'll want to renovate, understand the costs and timelines associated with cosmetic/targeted renovations, major additions or whole-home transformations.
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August 1, 2026

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