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01-21-2015 02:00 PM
We've downsized from about a 1600 square foot house to 1100 sq. ft and will be moving again in the near future to less than 900. It's just me and DH. How big of a home would you need to live comfortably?
01-21-2015 02:02 PM
I don't mind small, it would depend on the layout of the house. We've lived in as much as 3500. The more house, the more to clean, lol~!
01-21-2015 02:02 PM
3,000 sq feet. That's what I have now. When we move to PA for retirement it will be way much smaller.
01-21-2015 02:02 PM
I went from 2000 to 1100 sq ft when I retired & I live just fine. I hated a large house because I hate housework and upkeep.
01-21-2015 02:04 PM
I've seen those "tiny homes" and sometimes I think that would be nice, as long as it overlooked an ocean or some other gorgeous scenery. But, having a new grandbaby, I try to imagine her looking forward to coming to my house and staying, and I don't think that would happen in a small place. I need room for guests, so I'll probably always at least be in a 2100 sf house.
01-21-2015 02:13 PM
01-21-2015 02:16 PM
On 1/21/2015 BlingQueen022 said:3,000 sq feet. That's what I have now. When we move to PA for retirement it will be way much smaller.
OK, how much smaller????
01-21-2015 02:22 PM
castlenv: On a forum for small homes on another site, Garden Web, they recommend 500 square feet per person. 900 seems close enough to me..... pinky
01-21-2015 02:23 PM
We went from an 1100 sq foot - but with a basement and attic for storage - to a 2200 sq ft all on one level when we moved to Florida. !550 sq ft under air and the rest is a nice large garage. I would not want to live in less than 1100 as that was rather small - even with just the 2 of us.
01-21-2015 02:25 PM
For a couple, I think 1400 sq. ft. would be comfortable. I think retirement is a great time to downsize and declutter as cleaning and maintenance become more difficult. Stairs can also be a challenge. People often realize this when it is too late.
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