Ready to Upsize Your Home?
A few things to consider when considering upsizing
- August 20, 2021
- 7:01 pm
- Education, Moving
Unfortunately, our homes don’t 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’s when moving to a bigger home becomes the best solution.
What are you looking for in a larger home?
Start with a list of the basics: needs & wants, minimum/maximum square footage, # of bedrooms & bathrooms
Othing things you might want to consider:
- -where in Northern Virginia you want your larger home to be
- -how that location impacts your lifestyle, such as commuting to work
- -how long will you stay in that home
Where do you need more space?
The first thought when upsizing your home is to simply consider square footage, bedrooms, and bathrooms. But it’s important to take a more critical approach to how your space will actually 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 don’t necessarily want a more expensive home, you can probably get a lot more house for your money if you move a little further from the immediate city. While the walkability and short commutes can be beneficial, your lifestyleand preferences for hosting holidays, events, and birthdays might mean that a spacious home in the suburbs makes the most sense. It can be your best option for upsizing while avoiding a larger price tag.
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Joy Muczko
As a full-time Realtor who has lived in Loudoun County for many years, I strive to provide the best possible outcome for all of my clients. After years working in the real estate industry as a service provider, salesperson specializing in New Construction, and investor, I took what I learned and brought it with me into my career as a full-time Realtor. With a focus on maximizing sales price for listings, new construction specialization, and negotiating aggressively for my clients, I work tirelessly until my clients are completely satisfied with their real estate experience. Beyond work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, playing tennis, gardening, and visiting all the great places that Northern Virginia has to offer. I truly love living here in Loudoun County and have a passion for helping people begin the next chapter of their lives.
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