Hi Upara,
I'd say that if both homes are equal in every other way to go with the larger home with the finished basement. You didn't mention how much higher the taxes were but if you can afford the monthly payments for either home (and your mortgage person should be able to give you the difference in payments), pick the larger. You don't have to finish off the basement which alot of buyers want lately so for resale purposes this may be your better bet. Call me if you need a good Realtor! Deb Fusco/Weichert Realtors/(484)515-9627

Well, first, which one do you like better? A 1000 sq foot basement to be finished will run you about $20 - $35 per square foot. It will vary on the type of finishes you put into it. (bathroom, lighting, rooms, etc.) A finished basement doesn't add as much value to a house as it used to. So no, it doesn't have much monetary value. The homes should appreciate or depreciate at about the same rate. Hope that helps, if I can be of further assistance, please contact me.

Sean LaSalle
Weichert Realtors
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