Hardly ever see someone buy to add a floor. Usually people add on to a home they love, or have exhausted the listings for sale that fit the need. So I hope you love the house and neighborhood. And you better get the house for low money. Structural drawings, designs, fixtures, zoning, etc. Lots to consider. How much do you think you are going to spend per square new foot? How long do you intend to live there? You will be surprised at how much existing space you are going to lose to a staircase....
Just being devil's advocate. I did it in a previous marriage as a homeowner and am now a GC/remodeler.
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