Sometimes, life throws you a curve ball. You may suddenly find out that all five stepchildren are moving in or you're expecting a new baby. A partner might move in, making you realize your bathroom isn't as functional as it needs to be. Then, you're faced with either remodeling or moving. There are several benefits to working with local general contractors to remodel instead of moving, but here are four key ones.

1. Less Stress

Moving is far more stressful than remodeling. You must pack everything, find a home, sell your house, deal with rising mortgage rates, and plan the move. According to Zippia, 61% of people choose remodeling over moving. When you decide to remodel, the list of things you must do is significantly shorter. You'll need to work with local general contractors to plan the remodel. Then, all you have to do is sit back and pay for the renovations.

2. Cost-Friendliness

Purchasing a new house in this economy is bound to put you on the losing side. There's a chance you'll have to renovate portions of your home to increase the value so you can afford to purchase a home. Then, you have to include the added expense of the move itself. We've seen that turning your current home into your dream home is usually cheaper than buying a new one.

3. Customization

Remodeling the home you have gives you plenty of time to customize it to your preference. You can choose everything from the framing of the walls to the specific fixtures you want. Purchasing a new home means you get what's already there. A new house may not have all the features you'd like or the number of bedrooms you need. When you don't customize a home, you could end up settling for less than you want.

4. Fewer Life Adjustments

Moving to a new neighborhood means the whole family has to adjust to their new area. You'll have to find a new gym or personal trainer and determine the top grocery stores. Your partner may have to deal with a longer commute. Children will leave behind their friends. They'll be forced to adjust to a new school. However, when you remodel, you get to stay in the same area you already love.

Our local general contractors can help you plan and execute your remodeling project. It doesn't matter if you want new additions to your home or to increase bathroom functionality; no job is too big or small. Contact Cedar Crest Homes LLC today to discuss what you want for your home.