Quiz: How to tell if you’ve outgrown your home
Spring is coming here in Alaska and the urge to get moving is kicking in. Sometimes that feeling can overflow to thoughts of moving to a new home. You love where you live, so is this feeling just cabin fever? Or is it really time to move on? Take a look at the questions below. If you answer yes to any of these, it might be time to give us a call.
YES or NO: You need more space
Ok, we know after the long winters here in Alaska that your home can start to feel like it’s shrinking. If you feel overwhelmed by all the “stuff” in your home (toys, pets, furniture, sports equipment, hobbies, etc.) take some time to declutter – maybe by cleaning out a lot of the old you’ll feel like you have room to breathe again. After all, winter is the perfect time to declutter here in Alaska.
If you’re still feeling a bit crowded, wait until the weather breaks and you’re able to resume outdoor activities. If that cramped feeling wears off, you’re good to stay. If not, this may be a sign that you need to call us to help you look for your next home.
YES or NO: Your job or life situation has changed
Military transfers, new offices, or even new jobs mean that your living situation can change. With Army and Air Force Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) nearby, we are grateful to support military families who are often called to quickly make a move and need support with selling, buying and all the details in between. For these situations, it’s an easy “yes” that it’s time to move and all that they need is to find the best Realtor in the Anchorage, Eagle River, and Wasilla area to support them – us!
For civilians, more subtle changes in your jobs can affect your decision to stay or move. Transferred to a new office that’s much farther away? Long commutes to and from the office can take hours out of your week, add stress to your life even when you’re at home, and even affect your health. Depending on how permanent your new commute is, moving closer to your job and saving that hour or two a day might be what you need.
YES or NO: You’re an empty nester
If you’ve recently retired, your kids have moved out, and you’ve become an empty nester, your house might actually start feeling too big. If downsizing is what you want to do, we can show you some options and help you see if moving to a smaller home might be the key to more freedom in your life.
YES or NO: Your home feels like a money pit
If your home is starting to need more and more repairs, the bills are piling up, and you feel like you’re never going to be able to really enjoy this little “fixer-upper” you were so optimistic about a few years ago, it might be time to sell and find a more affordable home.
YES or NO: You’ve got great equity
The opposite of a money pit, you realize that your home you’ve lived in and loved for some time has built up a good size equity. If you dream of a bigger home or a better neighborhood, spring in Alaska is the perfect time to list a home for sale, and then you can use that equity to find the next home of your dreams.
If you answered YES to any of these questions, it might be the right time to think about a move. If you’re curious about the market and buying or selling a home in the Anchorage, Eagle River, or Wasilla area of Alaska please give us a call, we’re here to help!
