As a real estate agent, I often
hear from people who want a new home because they’ve outgrown the current
one. In some cases, people really
do need larger homes, but other times, homeowners just need to use their property—inside
and out—differently. In a tough
economy, like the one we’re in, it’s especially important to understand that
difference.
Do you think you’ve outgrown your
house, but can’t afford to build an expensive home addition or move to
something larger? Thankfully,
there are alternatives. One
significantly more budget-friendly option I recommend for people who decide to
stay put (at least temporarily) is an outdoor storage building. “A shed instead of a larger house?” you
may ask. Absolutely! A great shed, like the ones from
Lifetime Products, can free up closets, cabinets, attics, garages and more for
other uses.
If you are concerned about placing
your family’s belongings outside, don’t be; these sheds have screen vents and
skylights to allow for airflow and lockable, steel-reinforced doors to help
keep belongings safe from intruders or children. They’re also weather-resistant
and made of steel reinforced plastic, so they don’t rust, crack or fade and
they don’t need to be painted. And
they have attachable shelving units and hooks allow homeowners to easily
organize their items.
Hopefully, my advice has helped you
discover some new space in your old home.
However, if your home is overflowing with extra people, rather than
extra boxes, a new house may be in order.
If that’s the case, you know who to call!
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Loren Keim is a
national authority on real estate and the housing market and is the president
of Century 21 Keim Realtors in Pennsylvania. He is the author of several how-to
books, including How to Sell Your Home in
Any Market and has appeared on various
television programs and radio shows offering advice and insight on the housing
market and the recent real estate crisis.
In addition to his other work, he currently serves as a spokesperson for
Lifetime.