Over 15 years ago, a couple built a 3,000-square-foot home, hoping to accommodate family and future children. Initially excited after qualifying for an FHA loan and taking advantage of favorable builder conditions post-housing crisis, they opted for numerous spaces, including five bedrooms and multiple bathrooms. However, over time, their expectations did not align with reality, leading to a feeling of regret regarding the size and decisions made for the home that ultimately felt too large for their small family.
Over 15 years ago, my husband and I thought we'd built the 3,000-square-foot home of our dreams. We added extra bathrooms, another bedroom, and focused on having tons of space for loved ones.
As millennials, my husband and I have long been aware that our likelihood of home ownership was abysmal. After all, the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis was still fresh in our memories as we began designing our future.
We chose a roughly 3,000-square-foot layout for our home and prioritized having lots of rooms. Our home builder offered us a $15,000 upgrade credit that we used to add a powder room and an additional large bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.
The additions put the home layout at five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Additionally, the house plan included both formal and casual dining rooms and a private office.
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