Sunday, November 25, 2012

Is It Time to Change Your Home Address?


By nature, people move from one place to another in search of a greener pasture. But how do you know that the time is right to pack your bags and face the challenge of a new environment? If you answer yes to all or any of these questions, then it's probably time to contact your local real estate agent and consider a change of home address.

Are you coupling up or getting married? Nowadays, once you find a significant other, moving in together will be a very likely option. Just like that, when you get married, one or both of you are also required to move. It might be you moving to the other's place or vice versa. Most couples opt to start their married lives together in a new place.

Did your office relocate? One of the most common reasons for moving is due to the dictates of work. If your current office relocates 200 miles away, then the easiest option is to move to a home near your new office... that is, if you still plan on keeping your job.

Are you planning to take a new career? You're newly hired and you love your new job. Problem is, the job forces you to commute for over two hours a day. If that's the case, ditch commuting; give yourself a break and move to the location of your new job.

Do you think your neighborhood has changed? Neighborhoods can change for the worse, physically, socially, or economically over time. If you feel your neighbors have gotten horrendously noisy, or the crime rate has increased, it's better to change your home address and move to a new community that suits your needs.

Do you need more space? If you plan to have kids, invite your parents to stay, get a pet, then you should definitely consider moving to a more comfortable place. If you feel you have outgrown your "starter home," choosing a larger, more spacious preferably pet-friendly community may suit you just right.

Are you having health problems? People with physical ailments such as knee or back problems may find it difficult living in a two-storey house and decide to move to a one-storey home. Those who have respiratory problems also prefer to move to a community far from factory smoke, etc.

Do you want an upgrade? Most people's starter homes are small because that's what they can afford at the moment. If you save up money and afford to get a larger and better home, then transfer residence! After all, who wouldn't want to move to a more luxurious home?

Have the kids flown the coop? If your children have left for college, or have grown up and moved out, there is no need to live in a large house. Aside from having a hard time keeping a big house clean, large houses feel empty with only a few people living in them.

Are you changing your lifestyle? If you decide to change your lifestyle, say, become a rancher instead of a sales agent, then you should leave your house in the city and get one in the rural area. If you want to quench your thirst for travel, then you can opt for a small condo unit that you won't worry leaving.

Are you retiring? As people enter their golden years, they may not need space for their children anymore, and a change of home address is in order. While some seniors prefer to move to a warm, peaceful place, some others want to explore their new found freedom and move nearer a sports center.




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