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        "text": "Start by clarifying your goals, rough budget, and whether your lot and existing structure can realistically handle an addition. Then speak with a designer or design‑build contractor to sanity‑check what’s feasible.\n\nMost headaches come from jumping straight to picking finishes before solving space, budget, and zoning constraints. A short upfront planning phase can save months of rework and thousands of dollars.\n\nKey factors:\n- What problem you’re solving (more bedrooms, open kitchen, rental unit, etc.)\n- How much you can invest comfortably, including a 10–20% contingency\n- Zoning limits on height, setbacks, and lot coverage\n- Structural capacity of your current foundation and framing\n\nSpend a couple of evenings collecting inspiration, making a list of must‑haves vs. nice‑to‑haves, and pulling basic property documents. Then book consultations with reputable local contractors to validate scope, budget range, and next steps. A good contractor becomes a planning partner, not just a builder."
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