Are you starting to feel a little cramped in your current home? Are you quickly running out of storage space? The Wellesley real estate market is full of opportunities for individuals ready to relocate or families who need a little extra space.
How do you know when it's time to upgrade to a larger home? These signs might mean you need more space.
You Don't Have Enough Bedrooms
It almost goes without saying that if you don't have enough bedroom space for all the members in your family, it's time to upgrade. Sharing a bedroom often works for young children, but if you feel crowded or your kids are getting too old for small, shared spaces, you may want to consider a home with more or larger bedrooms.
Your Floor Plan Doesn't Fit Your Needs
Whether you like to entertain guests on a regular basis or you have the grandkids over frequently, you need a floor plan that is spacious enough to meet your needs. If you constantly feel like your current arrangement doesn't allow for enough space when you have guests over, it may be time for a bigger home.
You Lack Storage Space
Do you have things stored under every bed and are your closets full to the point of overflowing? It's time to upgrade. When you shop for a bigger home, look for one that has plenty of closets and cupboards or even a storage room in the basement, since a bigger home doesn't always mean more storage.
Your Family Members Argue over Bathroom Time and Space
If you have a lot of older kids in the house, bathroom time and space may be hard to find. When you no longer have enough bathroom space for everyone to get ready and out the door on time, look for a home that has an additional bathroom.
You Can't Easily Gather as a Family
The family room is meant for the entire family, and if yours can't comfortably fit in the same room for family activities or movie nights, you have a problem. Many larger homes have bigger and more spacious and open family rooms, which can more easily accommodate a larger crowd.
You Need an Additional Room for Specific Needs
Needing an extra room for a specific need, like a home office, play room or guest room is a common reason for upgrading to a larger home. If you have outgrown your current home, chances are you don't have enough space for these needs, but a larger home could provide the space you need.
Your Kitchen Is too Small
Many older homes have smaller kitchens that weren't designed for today's appliances. If that's the case, a newer, bigger home could allow you to upgrade you kitchen's appliances and storage spaces. If your family is the type that likes to gather in the kitchen, but you lack the space, a larger home can help with that too.
You are Ready to Leave the Apartment Scene
If you're ready to leave the apartment life behind for a neighborhood and a yard, upgrading to a bigger home would be a good move for you. Apartments don't always offer a lot of space, and most don't have much private outdoor space, but a home can offer both.
Upgrading to a larger home can benefit your family life, your work life and your recreational needs. If you are interested in finding a Wellesley home for sale, contact Christine Norcross at 781-929-4994.
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