We’re all susceptible to the excitement of new. New house, new kitchen, new amenities, new restaurants, new neighbors. The list goes on. But what about when it comes time to really take the plunge and start a new house search? When do you stop imagining and start doing? In turns out, that while every family’s reason for selling their home can be different, there are some common warning signs that lead us to making the move – as explained by experts on the web.
You’ve grown—but your home hasn’t
“The starter home you moved into when you were expecting your first child isn’t necessarily the house you need now that you have three preteens and a capybara. It’s bittersweet to give up the memories you’ve made in your home, but if your living quarters are causing you stress rather than comfort, take the leap and sell up.” –Realtor.com
Your office commute is the bane of your existence
“Commuting to and from the office can take hours out of your week. Just think, you could be doing much more important things — such as binge-watching Netflix. (Or just not wasting huge amounts of gas and time in hours of stop-and-go traffic.) Whether you’re starting a new job or keeping your current one, moving closer to work has a lot of benefits.” –Trulia
You’re ready for an upgrade
“If you’re ready to live in a nicer neighborhood or in a nicer home, it’s probably time for an upgrade. Many features, such as central air conditioning and heat, updated appliances, a modern kitchen, more storage space, a swimming pool, built-ins, and a larger yard may not come with the home you currently own. And while you could renovate and make some improvements, there’s a good chance that: A – those renovations will take longer than originally expected (they always do); B – it’s going to end up costing you more than the original estimate (it always does); and C – you’ll run into hiccups along the way, such as walls that are unable to come down or piping problems” –Moving.com
You have an empty nest
“Do you find yourself walking into empty rooms wondering when the last time you vacuumed in there was? Having trouble deciding whether to convert your children's old bedrooms into the sewing room, home office or media room? You have too much house. Once the kids have left for college, Mom and Dad are left with an empty nest. Downsizing to a smaller home could be your reason to sell now.” –HuffPost
The neighborhood is changing… and not for the better
“One of the reasons you may want to start looking at a new house is because your neighborhood is starting to evolve. Maybe there are new restaurants and bars that have attracted a different crowd or plans for a huge mixed-use project that, while great for the economic potential in the area, could mean more traffic than you want in your quiet little town. Even something like a change in the flight patterns from the local airport can get you thinking about that next home.” – Realty Times
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