"Last year, our family of five sold our affordable home in rural southern Utah to move into a more expensive rental in a Denver suburb. We had wanted a change for a long time, and the timing finally felt right. We could've stayed where we were "safe" financially, but all our family members were struggling in different ways. I couldn't shake the feeling that nothing would really get better until we were brave enough to make a big change - so we did."
"One of the hardest parts to accept about moving was leaving our extended family and a house that we had lived in for 13 years. Even more difficult was that our house in Utah was affordable. We were privileged to buy a house when prices were reasonable, and mortgage rates were low. We would have moved a long time ago, but we felt stuck in a home we had outgrown because it was cheap."
A family of five sold an affordable home in rural southern Utah after 13 years to move into a more expensive rental in a Denver suburb. The move felt necessary to address multiple family struggles despite clear financial risk. The family prioritized access to outdoor activities, mature trees, nearby trails, wildlife, and a city’s opportunities along with friends and community. To offset higher housing costs they drive less and canceled subscriptions. Leaving extended family and a home bought under favorable mortgage conditions was difficult, but the neighborhood’s small-town feel and outdoor access have made the change feel worthwhile.
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