GO BIG OR GO HOME - TALES OF UPSIZING IN A DOWNSIZING WORLD

U P S I Z I N G   Y O U R   H O M E

Unfortunately, our homes do not always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person,
a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and
multiple generations live under one roof.

Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating more space, but it can be costly, and the size of
your property may be prohibitive. That is when moving to a bigger home becomes the best solution.

WHERE DO YOU NEED MORE SPACE?

The first thought when upsizing your home is to simply consider square footage, bedrooms, and bathrooms. But it
is important to take a more critical approach to how your space will be used. If you have younger children (or possibly
more on the way), then focusing on bedrooms and bathrooms makes sense. But if your children are closer to heading
off to college or starting their own families, it may be better to prioritize group spaces like the kitchen, dining room,
living room, and outdoor space—it’ll pay off during the holidays or summer vacations, when everyone is coming to
visit for big gatherings.

MOVING OUTWARD

If you need more space, but do not necessarily want a more expensive home, you can probably get a lot more house
for your money if you move a little further from a city center. While the walkability and short commutes of a dense
neighborhood or condo are hard to leave beyond, your lifestyle—and preferences for hosting Thanksgiving, barbecues,
and birthdays—might mean that a spacious home in the suburbs makes the most sense. It is your best option for upsizing
while avoiding a heftier price tag.



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