{"id":1793,"date":"2021-12-21T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:11:36","slug":"tips-for-upsizing-your-home-without-regrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/tips-for-upsizing-your-home-without-regrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Upsizing Your Home Without Regrets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Outgrowing your starter home is common. Your current home\nhas served your needs for many years but now it\u2019s no longer the right fit\nanymore and no amount of organization will make it work. If that\u2019s the case,\nit\u2019s probably time to find a larger home. Here\u2019s everything you need to\nconsider when deciding if now is the right time to upsize your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider your goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home needs to meet a specific purpose that your current\nhome isn\u2019t fulfilling; you\u2019re not moving \u201cjust because.\u201d Think critically about\nwhy you need more space. Do you need more bedrooms because you\u2019ve had more kids\nor moved your parents or another relative in? Do you now work from home and\nneed a dedicated office space? Do you have pets and need outdoor space? Whatever\nyour reasons, create a list to help you prioritize when you begin looking at\nhomes so you can stay focused on what you need and find a home that works with\nit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy only the space you need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The thought of having more space is exciting, especially if your family is feeling cramped in your current home. But upsizing doesn\u2019t mean just getting a home that\u2019s double in size. \u00a0Sometimes a home with a similar square footage but an open layout can feel much larger and provide the space you need. Assess how your current home is laid out and how it could be more efficient. Sometimes an extra bedroom or an open floor plan is all you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to consider how you\u2019ll use the extra\nspace. When you\u2019re touring homes, think about whether or not you\u2019ll actually\nuse the rooms or features you see, especially if they\u2019re specialty rooms. It\u2019s\ntempting to spring for the home with a home theater but it\u2019s just wasted space\nif your family rarely uses it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do the math<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger homes usually come with an increased cost of living. A larger home not only means a larger mortgage payment but also means higher property taxes and insurance premiums. It also means more maintenance costs and increased utility bills as well. Review your finances to make sure you can afford the full cost of a larger home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just consider the monetary cost! Also consider the time it will take to maintain your home, from cleaning to yard work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take your time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to fully furnish your home from the start. Extra space doesn\u2019t mean you need to fill it with extra items. Instead of rushing to buy new furniture, allow yourself time to get a feel for the new space and figure out how your family uses it. Once you have a better understanding of how you live in your new home, then begin to get additional furniture. You may find you don\u2019t need a lot of new stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving into a bigger home is an exciting process but should\nbe carefully considered. That way you can buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/finding-the-right-sized-home-for-your-family\/\">right\nsize home<\/a> for your family without regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to move into a new and bigger home, we\u2019re\nready to help. Visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/\">DiscoveryHomes.com<\/a>&nbsp;to\nlearn about our new home communities throughout Northern California, view\nfloorplans, pricing, and schedule a visit! We look forward to helping you find\nyour home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outgrowing your starter home is common. 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