Thread: How many sq ft do you really need?

Originally Posted by Dr. Handsome

I don't understand why people (I've noticed Americans, especially) need so much space. I had an apartment that was ~600 square feet and it was much more than enough for a girlfriend and I. I could never fathom having a place over 2000 square feet or so.

For many it's investment purposes. For others they can just afford it, and often like to entertain and host big parties.

Originally Posted by Justin D

For many it's investment purposes. For others they can just afford it, and often like to entertain and host big parties.

I certainly understand both of those reasons, as well as large families, etc. For a single, younger guy who spends a lot of time out of the house though -- why the 3k square feet? I see this a lot and it just baffles me. I've come to assume it's just another symptom of our over-consumption.

Originally Posted by Dr. Handsome

I certainly understand both of those reasons, as well as large families, etc. For a single, younger guy who spends a lot of time out of the house though -- why the 3k square feet? I see this a lot and it just baffles me. I've come to assume it's just another symptom of our over-consumption.

No not really. I work with a guy who is single and owns a 19k sqft house and the reason he gives people for it is, I can afford it why not. Personally I buy houses of such dimensions because A)I can and B) The amount of houses on the market with such big floor plans is much lower then the amount of average homes with say 4k sqft and in addition, the market segment has a lot of people who can afford to pay straight cash so it can benefit you in the long run I.E. Long term investment

David

I'd prefer a little house, and 6 car garage.

Originally Posted by Lightfoot

I'd prefer a little house, and 6 car garage.

I'll take my house and build in another 4 slots since the current 4 won't do it for me.

David

I am with mike, but for me 4 to 5 thousand sqft is the right number. Currently I am right around 3k but planning on a remodel and expansion in the upcoming months.

Originally Posted by Lightfoot

I'd prefer a little house, and 6 car garage.

Raw are you single?

David

There is never enough space

2.3k - 3.5k sq ... anything bigger I start feeling lonely ... lol. I hate big houses personally. The fact that like small houses sucks on the east coast. You can't find a good neighborhoods to live in unless you spend 750k+ ... and if you do you end up with a huge house.

Nope, I am married with 2 kids. If I was single I would be living in a penthouse in the city. Game over.