Q&A: Should I remold/update my current house or move?

Question by Lauren M: Should I remold/update my current house or move?
So I have a nice house there are just alot of changes that need to be made to it to make it “newer” My current home has just gotten new tile, window shutters, and 2 new huge bedrooms built on. Is it worth moving?

These are all the changes

Build a pool
Granite counter tops
new cabinets
new capet
new stair railing
painting
getting the roof fixed
getting fake grass
building the outside walls higher
new chandlers

I don’t know if I should move or make the changes? I found a house that meets all of this but I’m not for sure if I can afford it and the gated community.

Best answer:

Answer by dusty_titus
“Gated Community” do you like your privacy? I guess not – you are subject to scrutiny – and you better watch your movements – you’ll be noticed if you have odd hours or funny looking guests. You’ll need a Newer car also. You should consider the quality of your house before making these decisions – some houses have “good bones” and deserve Upgrades – others are flimsy from the git go and are matchboxes with shoddy construction. Your list includes some items of maintenance and some items of modernization. Roof is FIRST – stair railings (safety)
and the outside is always last on list – this is the “icing on the cake” – in this order – you upgrade – plumbing/electrical/flooring/kitchen – you are talking perhaps in your area? 50 to 100,000 in an outlay of cash. I will tell you that the quality of many modern buildings is less than old houses with good bones. If you like your neighborhood, and it suits you – don’t move. If there are a lack of stores & the neighbors are crappy – well, then move.

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