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[quote=Anonymous]There are things you can change with time and money and things you simply cannot. Our first house purchase was what we could afford at the top of our budget (2004). Was a great financial decision but as we got older and had a family it was too small and had no room for expansion. You can't add bathrooms if you have no room. Updating a tiny kitchen doesn't make it bigger or more useful. Second house was a gut reno that we designed ourselves. Large spaces with my dream 400 foot kitchen and large windows overlooking back yard. I loved my sanded and stained in place wide plank red oak. I also picked granite slabs and cabinets I loved.

8 years later I still love my house. I love the footprint. I love my huge, well designed kitchen. I love that I can fit tons of people for entertaining and the location of my house. I love my floors and am thrilled I sent $$$ on them. I don't love my cabinets; paint peeling and wearing poorly. My granite slab is still great but is softer and prone to chipping more than I expected. There are some screws popping and other annoying things.

My point is this: Spend $ on things you cannot change. Don't settle for a small house that isn't where you want it to be because you love the new kitchen countertops and appliances. A new induction stove is not worth too few cabinets.   [/quote]

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