Move or Improve

Sid and Sneha have built a great life in Houston, TX and love the area where they bought their first townhome together. After six years living there and both of them working from home now, their 2,400 square foot first home no longer fits their growing needs. Sid works remotely in the tech industry and Sneha is a work from phycologist who needs her own private office for client sessions. They can no longer share an office and they must figure out what to do. Sneha prefers to stay in Houston and look at houses in different neighborhoods with more space. Sid on the other hand, wants to renovate so they can stay in their first home, but thinks if they were to move, Austin, TX is a better fit for his career.

A year and half ago, Joshua and Rochelle bought their family home for their family of four so their children could have more space during the pandemic. Now that they've had a chance to settle in, they've realized this home doesn't meet all their needs. They need a recreational backyard for their two young children, an updated en suite bathroom, and an open kitchen layout so they can keep an eye on their kids while cooking and dining with friends. With Joshua's military retirement only a year away and their financial future shifting, they need to decide now if they plan to stay and renovate their current home, or say goodbye.

After 23 years in their small town in Mississippi, Kathe and Joal cannot live their best lives with the space that they currently have. Kathe's dedication to her crafts and hobbies (including local theatre, photography, music and more) have completely taken over their guest room from top to bottom. And with Joal's new interest in cooking, it is impossible for him to expand his skill set or entertain when he doesn't even have proper counter space to work with. Retirement is on the horizon for Joal, so within the next year they need to make a decision that works best for their needs as they get older. Joal is hoping to stay--After they both suffered through a four-year-long renovation post-Katrina, he doesn't like the idea of change...or leaving the close-knit community behind. But Kathe is ready to start a new chapter. With more space, and access to the hustle and bustle, retirement could be an opportunity for new adventures.