The first step in up-sizing is planning. What
needs do you
want (see what I did there?) to accommodate now, and what is the future likely to bring?
Most people don’t want to move every couple of years (unlike my husband and me; we’ve never lived anywhere longer than thirty months or so).
Moving, after all, is hard.
So, it’s a good idea to not simply react - say, to a lack of a full-sized laundry room - and buy a bigger house that likely still will not have enough bedrooms or living areas after a few more months.
Most Often, It’s for a Growing Family
By far the most common reason for up-sizing is the actual or prospective addition of little people. It makes sense to anticipate the full (planned) compliment of kiddos, rather than switch houses with each addition.
Maybe you should look at a four-bedroom home, rather than only the three-bedroom variety.
Need a home office? Is having an entertainment area important to you? Perhaps two living areas rather than just one would meet the requirement.
Would you find it more peaceful to separate the kids’ play area by putting it on a different level? Then a two-story place, or one of those rare-in-Texas homes with a finished basement is what you should look for.
Seeking more room for entertaining? Formal dining or informal parties? Well ...
