Unfortunately, our homes do not always grow with us. What initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn quickly becomes too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof. One option for creating more space? Remodeling and adding to your Tulsa home. But it can be costly and the size of your property may be prohibitive. So, moving to a bigger home (aka upsizing) may become the best solution for you.
Where Do You Need More Space?
The first thought when upsizing your home is to simply consider square footage, bedrooms, and bathrooms. But you also need 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. However, if your children head off to college or start their own families soon, you may want to prioritize group spaces like the kitchen, dining room, living room, and outdoor space. This pays off during the holidays or summer vacations when everyone comes to visit for big gatherings.
Moving Outward
If you need more space but not necessarily 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 hit high on many “wants” lists—and preferences for hosting Thanksgiving, barbecues, and birthdays—it might mean that a spacious home in the suburbs makes the most sense. Just something to consider when thinking about your best option for upsizing while avoiding a heftier price tag.
