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Originally Posted by cashflyer
Great. Greenville already has a terrible mold problem.... now I also find out that Greenville County is worst for Radon in SC. 
Learning from your mistakes is good, but learning from other people's mistakes is better. Watching the recent housing bubble collapse, and seeing people with shattered lives, I am certain that I do not want to build my "dream home" and then have it taken from me later on.
I have set a budget for myself. It's not all I can afford... it's all I can afford if things in my life change. It's not living within my means... it's living safely below my means.
But I digress. Within my budget, I want to maximize the living spaces of my home and the quality of construction. I know a basement is cheap square-footage, but adding a basement still takes money from the actual home and also it's not what I'm looking for. And I refuse to exceed my budget to have both. |
A basement is practical. Think of all the utilities that could go down there, even a washer and dryer, that really maximizes living space above. And if you ever need shelter from a hurricane or tornado, you're protected.
Do what makes sense, but you should at least check out the price a partial basement.
If you ever wanted a dedicated workout room, winter work shop, or media room you won't loose that precious livable space.