It can be hard to make the most of a small home in Toronto. With interest rates coming down, homeowners may be looking at what they have and wonder if now’s the time to sell and buy a new bigger house.

Here are the signs your house may be getting too small and why buying a new home in Etobicoke may be the answer.

Thinking about moving up to a new home? Click here to learn more about upsizing in today’s market.

The Clutter Has Reached Its Limits

A person can only declutter so much. At some point, you have more stuff than space, whether it’s clothes, books, furniture, décor, or essentials. Even a minimalist lifestyle can feel frustrating to maintain in a space that is undersized.

If your present house is bursting at the seams from items you don’t want to get rid of, upsize.

Market Conditions Are For You

Many of us will buy smaller homes than what we need as entry into the real estate market, expecting to trade in at a later time to something more accommodating.

Interest rates are lowering. Home prices are as reasonable as they’ve been in a long time. Purchasing a bigger home in Toronto before the end of the year may save you a lot of money. If current market conditions are favourable and your finances are ready, now may be the time to move.

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Your Family Is Growing And There’s Not Enough Bedrooms

An expanding family is a major reason why many homeowners upsize. A three-bedroom house is limited to a room for parents, a room for children, and a third guest bedroom or home office combo. It’s not a lot.

As toddlers become teens or if you have multiple children, take the time to think if now’s the time to upsize.

Working From Home Is Difficult And Non-Stop

Many Canadians have transitioned into work-from-home positions and remote work. If your living room or dining room table is starting to feel like a workplace and there’s no defined office area in your home, upgrading to a bigger house can help provide a better work-life balance.

Have an area to work and an area for everything else. An extra bedroom can be your home office.

You Need More Space To Rest And Recharge

We all need quiet time now and again to recharge. If you’re coming home at the end of the day and struggling to find a small area to sit, enjoy the quiet, and just be, that’s a sign that where you’re living is not a good long-term fit.

Consider buying a bigger house where you and anyone else you live with has the space to decompress.

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You’re Asking The Question

Some will say, if you even have to ask, it’s a sign your house is too small. Listen to that feeling, however slow or immediate it may be. A bigger house can be surprisingly affordable if you look in the right places.

There are dozens of reasons you may be thinking about upsizing, buying a bigger house, or moving to Etobicoke. Don’t let a small home get you down if you have the means of moving! Connect with Adrian + Andrea, the experts in Etobicoke real estate.  Reach out to us at (416) 319-6893 or email info@adrianandrea.com today!