by Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Do You Require Additional Space?
Growing families tend to increase in many directions, not just numbers. As your toddlers turn into tweens and teens, not only do they become bigger, the things they need expands--a pair of soccer cleats and some shin guards turns into a bag of balls, shoes for every surface and a goal in the side yard. If your youngsters play hockey or football, all that gear needs its own area--preferably close to the laundry room. And, you have likely found that spending all your free time in the family room streaming the most popular teenage movie on Netflix is not always what you would prefer, and you would fancy a grown-up space where you can pick what to watch.
Are You Empty Nesting?
When the kids have moved out, and you're wandering around in a sizable empty house that you've got to keep up, it's time to give thought to downsizing--free up your money and your time with a cozy house or even a condo. Nowadays, even small towns have over-55 communities that are like summer camp for parents, where you own your house but have your upkeep provided, dining, social and fitness activities and the option to move into managed care when you need it.
Are There Beneficial Opportunities Somewhere Else?
Economic recoveries are not all the same, and so a move to an area with more and better opportunities makes financial sense. While uprooting your family is difficult, the benefits of a better job with higher salary far outweigh the emotional turbulence of a relocation. If your career is in great shape but the cost of living in your locale or neighborhood is very expensive, a local move could be something to think about. In many communities, higher real estate prices translate into more expensive stickers everywhere from the grocery to the plumber, and property re-evaluations seldom lead to lower taxes.
Are You Safe and Secure in Your Home?
The reality is there are lots of formerly upscale residential areas that have experienced lots of foreclosures, and homes have been turned into rentals at best or abandoned in the worst-case scenario. If this sounds like your neighborhood, and you are distressed about the transient turn, it is time to relocate to a different house. There is nothing more imperative than your family's security, and a change would give everyone peace of mind.
Do You Want to Be Closer to Family?
If you find yourself leaving town to be with family each vacation, maybe a move to where the family is would be something to think about. Particularly if your family is close-knit or you want your parents to have larger role in your children's lives, a relocation closer to home gives you an ongoing relationship instead of one that is on and off. You will get to vacation in other places, and your kids will view more of the world than the locale where you grew up, charming though it may be.
Just Want Different Scenery?
This is where the seven-year itch comes in. Sometimes, you just want a new abode. Your tastes change, your hobbies change, and one day you wake up and decide you want a horse farm or an outdoor kitchen or you want to have a crafting room. It's all about living your dream, and if that means a new home, a new locale or a new state, go for it. Americans are usually on the move, so if that is appealing to you then get a realtor and a professional mover in Killeen and scratch the itch.
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