Reasons for Buying a Bigger House

Reasons to Buy a Bigger House in Richmond, VA

Go big or go home.

You’ve likely heard the popular phrase used in a number of scenarios, from deciding how many strands of lights to hang for the holidays to ordering from an impressive, 10-page dessert menu.

It means the right size is the biggest, whether we’re talking about tacky lights, tiramisu, or total square footage.

There may not be a more apt use of “go big or go home” than when you’re considering upsizing to single-family homes for sale in Richmond, Virginia.

Buying a bigger house can mean a brand-new, upgraded lifestyle for you and your family. That’s because upsizing a house is about more than simply increasing the square footage of your living space. Moving up to a larger single-family home, for example, can mean more opportunities to entertain relatives or even work from home. In particular, at StyleCraft, our homebuyers who choose Expressions Homes — largely single-family homes designed with more room to grow — are upgrading much more than the number of bedrooms and baths.

So, let’s dig into the benefits, take a look at the factors that can impact the timing of buying a bigger house, and also check in on some of StyleCraft’s options for upsizing your house.

Top 3 Reasons to Buy a Bigger House

If you’re ready to upsize, the list of reasons for doing so runs long. Here are some of the most frequent reasons we hear from our homebuyers:

1. You’re looking for more privacy

Whether you’re welcoming a new baby or adult family members, or just need a quiet home office, extra square footage makes life more comfortable. Privacy comes in many forms, and upsizing your house can check all of these boxes and more.

2. You’re ready for more entertaining space

From holiday dinners to backyard barbeques, a larger home with a smart floor plan can make everyone feel at home. Open kitchens that flow into dining and living spaces, outdoor living areas, and accommodations ranging from versatile lofts to Dual Owner’s Suites can provide plenty of comfort and joy for all guests, no matter the reason or season.

3. You need more storage

If you feel the walls of your apartment or townhome closing in around you, buying a bigger home can help you breathe easier — and find the right-fit spaces for all of your important stuff, whether it’s setting up your fitness equipment in a Flex Room or storing your prized antique car in the garage.

Upsizing Your House to an Expressions Home

Not all single-family homes and communities are built the same. At StyleCraft Homes in Richmond, VA, our Expressions homes come with several benefits above and beyond the short list we just ran through of people needing more room to grow or space for entertaining.

A superior homebuying experience: Welcome to a highly transparent, collaborative, and seamless process that Lives Up at every turn. If you’re looking at resale single-family homes for sale in Richmond, VA, you basically know what to expect: bidding wars, compromises, and even forsaking important steps such as the home inspection. But when you build an Expressions home with StyleCraft, it’s all about you. For example, you’ll tour and explore our Design Studio with our expert home designers, choosing and reviewing selections that reflect your personal style. We’ll even help you get in the door faster, thanks to our Quick Move-In Homes, and easier, thanks to our knowledgeable preferred lenders.

• Not just a home, but a community: You’re not just buying a bigger house when you upgrade to a sizable single-family home. Oftentimes, you’re also making the move to a new community in Richmond, and you want to ensure that all the offerings, from location to amenities, Live Up beyond compare. At StyleCraft communities, both are top of mind. We choose locations that strike a balance between privacy and convenience. And we thoughtfully choose super-sized amenities for our Expressions communities, from pools and dog parks to walking trails and clubhouses.

• A fresh take on single-family living: Our newest Expressions community is taking shape right now in New Kent: Pomeroy Park. If buying a bigger house is on your agenda, then you need to see these estate-style homes sitting on 1-acre-plus wooded homesites featuring 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, and up to 3.605 sq. ft. of living space. Plus, our idyllic community is an easy drive to Richmond, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach.

When to Upsize Homes

So far, we’ve talked about some of the reasons for buying a bigger house, as well as some of our options for upsizing your house and lifestyle.

But like so many questions when it comes to buying a new home, timing is everything. Here are some factors that you may already be thinking about, or that should be on your radar, when it comes to choosing the right time for upsizing your home.

• Buying Power. The more buying power you have, the more options you have for leveling up to a single-family home in Richmond, VA. It makes sense, right? A starter home — be it a single-family home, townhome, or other type of structure — will typically cost less and be relatively smaller than a second or even third home (before the conversation shifts to downsizing). Growing that buying power may be the single biggest factor holding you back from buying a bigger house earlier on. And if it is, be sure to reach out to our preferred lenders, who are uniquely qualified to find you the right financing program for your budget and home of choice.
• Location, Location… Schools. Location alone can play a sizable role in determining your schedule for buying a bigger home. Perhaps the community you’ve been eyeballing is down to its final homesites, or the area around your current home is being overdeveloped — increasing commute times and compromising your privacy. But oftentimes, the kids under your roof — and when and where they attend school — play a pivotal role in when you make the move for a larger home. For example, before you had a child approaching the age for kindergarten, you may not have overly cared about the rankings of the school district in your backyard. But once that 3rd or 4th birthday party happens, school quality may be leading your home search criteria.
• Flexibility Comes First. Maybe you have family who frequently visit — and need space of their own. Or you play host to 3 different family game nights, and need a wide-open floor plan and plenty of room. As your family grows and life evolves, new needs from your home seemingly arise in real time. Upsizing your house can help accommodate all of these needs and the countless new ones you’ll discover, seemingly each day.

Find Your Next Home with StyleCraft Homes

If you’re considering building a new single-family home in Richmond, VA, with StyleCraft Homes, take a look at all of our lifestyle options to ensure that Expressions is the right path forward for you.

And once you’ve decided you’re going to go big and go home, size up our Expressions communities to determine which community and home Live Up the best for you.