{"id":4462,"date":"2017-01-05T15:15:32","date_gmt":"2017-01-05T23:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=4462"},"modified":"2017-01-20T13:46:43","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T21:46:43","slug":"downsizing-upsizing-spotting-the-signs-its-high-time-to-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/01\/downsizing-upsizing-spotting-the-signs-its-high-time-to-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsizing, Upsizing : Spotting the Signs It\u2019s High Time to Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A home is a castle indeed! But can you really relate to this old-fashioned idea? Though these romantic notions may make you feel cozy about your home for a few seconds, at some point these notions will take a back seat to reality! Perhaps, you want to be rid of cramped quarters! Or maybe you end up tired of managing never-ending home repairs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The old memories spent in your current home may be worth cherishing forever. But let\u2019s be honest, life has a way of changing things, sometime rapidly. As life changes, your needs change as well. Moving to a new, upgraded, and bigger home may become a necessity for your entire family. If you\u2019re confused about which way to decide, then identifying these signs will help you figure out if you should really make a move.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Space Matters So Much! And You Seriously Need More<\/strong><br \/>\nIs there enough extra storage space to place your casual outfits, formal coats, sporting equipment, and suitcases without stuffing them into the same, old cupboard? If it\u2019s not possible to downsize any of your belongings, then it\u2019s high time to upsize your living space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Your Little Ones Will Soon Be Grown-Ups<\/strong><br \/>\nYour home was a perfect place to live your dreams when you just got married. But now, your kids are growing and you cozy home is just not big enough to raise a family. This is when you should begin your search for a house with additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Ask any parent with teenagers in a single bathroom home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. You\u2019ve Got the Money and It\u2019s Time to Go for an Upsized Home<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s not tempting about living in a home that\u2019s bigger, better, and brand new?! Your income has incremented, and finally, you\u2019re able to invest in your dream home. If you are comfortable with the costs of living in a bigger home, then you can move immediately. Don\u2019t know how to get started?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. You Changed Your Job But It Seems Like You\u2019re Commuting Forever!<\/strong><br \/>\nYou just love your job. But the new company you\u2019re working for is located at the other side of the city. Besides the excessive traveling, you end up reaching home very late, and of course, too tired to enjoy your personal life. This is when moving to a house nearer to your work or business can save you from a lot of hassle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. You\u2019re Looking for Kid-Friendly Amenities<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you shifted to your current home, you loved it because it was so close to your favorite caf\u00e9 and gym. But now, you want to move to a locality that\u2019s closer to your kids\u2019 school. Since your family needs are changing, it seems practical to make a move.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Your Want More Than That Small Patio Garden<\/strong><br \/>\nYour gardening interests force you to crave a bigger green yard that provides ample space to grow herbs, vegetables, and flowers. This is when you should say good-bye to your small patio garden because it just doesn\u2019t satisfy the gardener in you! If you\u2019re passionate enough to grow and nurture plants, then you should go for a house with bigger gardening space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tips to Make the Moving Process Easier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You\u2019ve made your mind to move to your dream home. But are you dreading the moving process? Below are some useful tips to help you get through your moving process without experiencing any last-minute hassles :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Adapt a proactive approach. Even if you have a month\u2019s time to move, you should begin packing as soon as you\u2019ve found a new home. Create a week-by-week item list and pack everything accordingly.<br \/>\n\u2022 Too much stuff to pack? If there are items you own but you no longer need, it\u2019s always a good idea to donate them to charity, and now is a great time to do so.<br \/>\n\u2022 Perhaps you\u2019ll make an effort to bump into your new neighbors! How about getting to know them before even moving in? This will not only give you the much-needed familiarity with the new neighborhood, their local knowledge of the nearby amenities can be a real timesaver too.<br \/>\nEveryone\u2019s housing needs differ, as do their motivations to move. When you consider the space you need, your changing family situation over time, the kind of money you have at hand and where your career takes you, you will get a better idea if moving is the right thing to do, and when the time is right.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/downsizing-upsizing-spotting-the-signs-its-high-time-to-move\/98736995\/\" target=\"_blank\">Downsizing, Upsizing : Spotting the Signs It\u2019s High Time to Move<\/a> by Maisie Bevan | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A home is a castle indeed! But can you really relate to this old-fashioned idea? 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