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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm talking 5000 or 6000+ sq ft. To me, half of that seems plenty, but I've also lived in apartments for a long time. I can't decide if I would adjust to the large space or if I might find it excessive for what we need. (Family of 4 with 2 kids). Plus the costs of cleaning, maintenance, utilities, furnishing, etc. seems like a lot. But I don't know if anyone would prefer a smaller houses, all things (including cost) equal.

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Most people can afford bigger homes in their 40's when kids are in teen years, they grow up and move out and you end up as empty nesters in huge homes to maintain. Buy something around 2500-3000 sq ft so you can retire in peace without having to downsize.[/quote]

Hm I didn't think about this! I'm in my 30s and my kids are very little so I feel like I have a ways to go. Is 2500-3000 the size that people typically consider downsizing to as they get older? I thought downsizing would be like, moving into a townhouse or apartment with tons less maintenance. But enlighten me please![/quote]

I'm not sure there is an average here, but our house (3 kids) is about 3000 square feet. Our youngest is in college now, and in 10 years or so I'll be ready to move to a CCRC where the independent living units that interest me are about 1800 SF. I think we're on the lower end of what what people consider livable. Too much stuff makes me itchy.[/quote]

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