It’s not new to us that a family can have varying numbers of members. While most couples have a planned set of children, we never know if another blessing would come into our lives. If you start from a small home, then there are two options for you to accommodate your growing family: move to a bigger property or expand your existing house. Of course, each of these choices has its advantages and disadvantages. However, this decision may be dictated by a lot of factors. The following are some of those that are important to consider:
Location
Families settle to a place where they feel the safest. A bad neighborhood may present a lot of danger for you and your family. If your reason for moving is because you saw a seemingly better opportunity for your family, then try to think matters out first. Ask yourself some questions such as, “Would the place get in the way of my work?” “Would my children be able to go to school properly?” and “What about the amenities that I can access?” Before going for the deal and contacting a possible full-service long-distance moving company, make sure that you ask around and dig a bit deeper. It’s a matter of time and safety as well.
Investment
Both moving and home improvement have a price. But the question here is: which decision would bring more value for you? Reconstructing your home might raise its worth and make it more sellable when the time comes. Moving might give you access to more opportunities than you already have in your current location. It’s all a matter of which factors you consider to be the most important, as well as weighing all the pros and cons of each decision. If you have a hard time choosing by yourself, then get the other members of the family to help you.
Financial Capability
As mentioned earlier, both moving and improving have a cost, and part of it will come in the form of your finances. Each one will require investments that will have you pay thousands of dollars. These include construction, hiring movers, and paying the mortgage. It’s great to think about what’s going to benefit your family in the long run just as long as you can justify it financially. You wouldn’t want to be stuck on something that will put you in a bad financial situation such as drowning in debt or losing your ability to get a job.
Whichever your choice may be and whatever the factors you place on priority, one thing is certain: your decision will definitely dictate your life for the next 10 to 20 years or even more. Never forget that the core of this decision is your family members, the ones who will feel the effects once the changes take place. Don’t forget to involve them during the decision-making phase. You might be able to make a better choice than the one you initially thought of, or you might gain a stronger resolve.
