Hi,
My husband and I are in the market for a new house. Since we live in the Midwest, with cold winters, my husband would like to have an indoor basketball court built in. How do you incorporate such a thing into a personal residence? Where do you put it? A room or building like this would need special windows and floors, and probably a higher ceiling than normal. Is it feasible? We are not swimming in cash.
nh
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Hi nh,
You often see these "sports courts" in VERY high-end housing, like $1M-4M and up.
I wonder a couple things here, especially since, as you say, you're not "swimming in cash." So these are just some random thoughts from an impartial 3rd party:
1. First, consider LOCATION; the best neighborhood you can afford. This should be considered to be on the top of your priority list.
2. Would he compromise on the basketball court? Perhaps you can buy him membership in a gym or community center instead?
3. I think it's possible that if you had a home with such a thing, that (at resale) it would primarily appeal to another basketball player. In other words, it might limit your potential buyers--perhaps big-time.
4. What about, perhaps, looking for a home with some sort of out-building that can be converted for such use? But again, not having this be a "dealbreaker" if you don't end up seeing neighborhoods you like for the money.
Obviously the VERY high-end home buyers probably wouldn't be deterred by having a sports court--even if they never used it. For them, it might be worth extra bragging rights--even if they just use it for storage or something. But those homes will be in top-end neighborhoods.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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You often see these "sports courts" in VERY high-end housing, like $1M-4M and up.
I wonder a couple things here, especially since, as you say, you're not "swimming in cash." So these are just some random thoughts from an impartial 3rd party:
1. First, consider LOCATION; the best neighborhood you can afford. This should be considered to be on the top of your priority list.
2. Would he compromise on the basketball court? Perhaps you can buy him membership in a gym or community center instead?
3. I think it's possible that if you had a home with such a thing, that (at resale) it would primarily appeal to another basketball player. In other words, it might limit your potential buyers--perhaps big-time.
4. What about, perhaps, looking for a home with some sort of out-building that can be converted for such use? But again, not having this be a "dealbreaker" if you don't end up seeing neighborhoods you like for the money.
Obviously the VERY high-end home buyers probably wouldn't be deterred by having a sports court--even if they never used it. For them, it might be worth extra bragging rights--even if they just use it for storage or something. But those homes will be in top-end neighborhoods.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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Thank you K2 in Co. I like the idea of having an outbuilding that could be converted. As for a membership in a center, he played during lunch time at work. I think he was thinking of the kids because it gets really cold in SD. The outbuilding should be feasible, but you're right we should think about the resale factor.
Thanks.
nh
Thanks.
nh
Hi again nh,
In house hunting, it's certainly a good idea to have a "wish list" of everything you want, including things it MUST have and things that would be NICE TO HAVE.
It's surprising how many times a good realtor can find a home with MOST of what you're looking for.
Be sure you have some of your OWN personal "must-haves" on the list as well. YOU need to be happy in your home too!
And, never forget about the importance of LOCATION.
Good luck on your search; let us know how you make out!
Regards,
-k2 in CO
Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Miscellaneous
In house hunting, it's certainly a good idea to have a "wish list" of everything you want, including things it MUST have and things that would be NICE TO HAVE.
It's surprising how many times a good realtor can find a home with MOST of what you're looking for.
Be sure you have some of your OWN personal "must-haves" on the list as well. YOU need to be happy in your home too!
And, never forget about the importance of LOCATION.
Good luck on your search; let us know how you make out!
Regards,
-k2 in CO
Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Miscellaneous
