3 times

I told Jo that we have bought our house three times.  The original purchase was in 1977.  In 1995-96 we changed the shape of our house by enlarging the living room, adding the carport and the covered deck.  That cost was a little less than the original purchase price.  Now since last December we have stabilized the foundation, repaired cracks in the walls, put new flooring in my office and now a brand new kitchen for a total that slightly exceeds the original purchase.  All is good however as the appraised value for our property is much more than three times the original purchase price.  Yes it's all good and we are happy.