RE: Lots of people buy and own them vs like them. My post on Split Entry Homes is one of my most vweeid posts. That's on my blog where the readership is smaller than RCG, and it has about 15,000 views. A split entry home is a good example of accepting a style that you are not 100% crazy about, just get in to the best areas with the best schools without sacrificing square footage.I've seen a few remodels of split entry homes that are awesome, even converting to a two story home. But the cost is usually prohibitive, unless it is a view lot or an otherwise ideal location. There's a good example of that in Kirkland, but the house was a little too close to the freeway to warrant that kind of investment. The best example I have seen of a full two story with basement conversion, was up on Goat Hill. Looked like a mediterranean villa when they finished, with awesome views of Lake Washington, etc.One of the advantages of a split entry is you usually don't outgrow it. The potential for 4 or even 5 bedrooms is a given for most. Rate this comment: 2 7

by Truthe 04:48:29 AM 2012.06.21