Is It Time for a Move?
These are the most common signs it’s time to move to a new neighborhood (or even a new city!).
It’s happened to the best of us - we move into a spot that’s not a great fit, either because of time constraints, gaps in our knowledge of a new area, or limitations around work location. Or, sometimes, we’ve done all the research and loved the home we moved into, but the years have brought on too much change.
Eventually, despite the headache of moving, it makes sense to cut your losses and move to a new neighborhood. Look for a few key signs that it may be time to find a new home.
It’s become too expensive
In areas like San Francisco and New York City, rent prices can change drastically year over year. The cute studio you began to rent in an “up-and-coming” neighborhood for an affordable rate could be asking double a few years down the line.
Moving is a hassle, but it’s not enough of a hassle to justify staying in a place that’s draining your savings or keeping you from living the life you deserve. If your rent no longer fits into your budget, it’s time to look elsewhere.
It doesn’t suit your lifestyle
Budget is one aspect of lifestyle, but so are location and home features. If the area surrounding your home feels different than it used to, or if your hobbies have simply changed, relocating can help you align more authentically to your ideal lifestyle.
Growing your family, aging out of popular “youngster” hangouts, or taking on new routines often mean your space has to change. Maybe you need more bedrooms, or take nightly walks now and need a neighborhood surrounded by sidewalks instead of bars. Maybe you’ve leveled up and bought a nice car, one that you’d like to park in a garage instead of on the street. Even adopting a pet or picking up a pastime like gardening mean you’d be better off with a yard than cooped up in a downtown apartment.
With the passage of time, our lives morph and demand different qualities from a home. The need for specific layouts, numbers of rooms, and personal amenities often leads buyers to turn to homebuilding to cut down on compromise.
Your work location has changed
Especially now, many employers are changing policies around coming into the office, moving locations, or shutting down office spaces altogether. Whether you find yourself in need of a home office or you just don’t care quite as much about your commute anymore, the new normal of remote work or infrequent office visits can lead to more flexibility in location.
Expand your horizons away from the office and toward homes that truly meet your financial and lifestyle needs. In the wake of the pandemic, many people are leaving pricey cities and instead buying or building in less-populated areas or Southern hotspots. Life changes, economic shifts and an adapting work landscape mean the time has also come to reevaluate your priorities for your home.
Moving can be daunting, and even more so when you’re buying or building. With Atmos, you’ve got support every step of the way, from financing to move-in. Get started today!
