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        "text": "Homeowners generally choose between building a detached dwelling, building an attached ground-floor addition, or converting an existing garage. To determine the right approach, measure your usable yard space, identify property line setbacks, and inspect your existing electrical panel capacity. If yard space is tight, converting an attached garage or building onto the existing home preserves lawn space. If multigenerational family members require quiet daily independence, a detached guest cottage is often the better fit.",
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