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  "name": "What is a room expansion and how does it differ from a room addition?",
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        "text": "A room expansion involves reconfiguring or repurposing existing interior space within your current home's footprint to create a larger or more functional room. This typically means removing or relocating interior walls. In contrast, a room addition extends beyond the existing footprint, building new exterior walls and foundations, which often requires more extensive permits and construction. We can help assess whether an expansion or addition best suits your needs and property in areas like Berkeley or Oakland.",
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        "description": "A room expansion reconfigures existing interior space, while a room addition extends your home's footprint. Expansions typically involve interior wall modifications."
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  "description": "A room expansion reconfigures existing interior space, while a room addition extends your home's footprint. Expansions typically involve interior wall modificat"
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