by Julie DeLong, Oil Capitol Relocation
Do You Need Extra Space?
Growing families tend to grow in lots of directions, not just numbers. As your toddlers turn into tweens and teens, not only do they grow bigger, the possessions they need increases--a pair of soccer shoes and some shin guards turns into a bag of balls, shoes for every surface and a goal in the front yard. If your children play hockey or football, all that gear needs its own room--preferably near to the laundry. And, you've likely learned that spending all your relaxation time in the family room streaming the most popular teenage movie on Netflix is not always what you would prefer, and you would enjoy a grown-up space where you can pick what to watch.
Are You Empty Nesting?
When the fledglings have flown, and you are rattling around in a large empty house that you've got to maintain, it's time to think of downsizing--free up your money and your time with a cozy house or even a condo. These days, even quaint towns have over-55 communities that are like summer camp for parents, where you own your house but have your maintenance provided, dining, social and fitness amenities and the option to move into managed care when you need it.
Are There Worthwhile Opportunities in a Different Community?
Economic recoveries are not all the same, and so a relocation to an area with more and better opportunities makes financial sense. While uprooting your family can be not easy, the gains of a better job with higher salary far outweigh the emotional turbulence of a move. If your career is in good shape but the cost of living in your locale or neighborhood is skyrocketing, a local move could be a good strategy. In most communities, higher real estate prices translate into more expensive stickers everywhere from the grocery to the plumber, and property re-evaluations hardly ever lead to lower taxes.
Are You Safe and Secure in Your Home?
The reality is there are many formerly luxury residential areas that have experienced lots of foreclosures, and homes have been turned into rentals at best or left vacant at worst. If this characterizes your neighborhood, and you are concerned about the transient turn, it's time to relocate to a different residence. There's nothing more imperative than your family's safety, and a change would provide everyone peace of mind.
Would You Like to Be Closer to Family?
If you find yourself leaving town to visit family for every vacation, perhaps a move to where the family is would be something to ponder. Particularly if your family is close-knit or you want your parents to have bigger role in your children's lives, a move closer to home gives you an ongoing relationship rather than one that is intermittent. You will get to vacation in new and exciting places, and your kids will encounter more of the world than the town where you grew up, charming though it may be.
Just Want New Scenery?
This is where the seven-year itch comes in. Sometimes, you just want a new place to call home. Your tastes change, your hobbies change, and one day you get up and arrive at the conclusion that you want a horse farm or an outdoor kitchen or you want to have a crafting room. It is all about living your dream, and if that means a new house, a new town or a new part of the country, go for it. Americans are always on the move, so if that is appealing to you then get a realtor and a professional mover in Little Rock and scratch the itch.
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