If you need to move in the near future, you may be wondering if your family is ready to upgrade to a single-family home. If you have been renting for a while or have been living in a condo or townhouse with a homeowners' association (HOA), it's a good idea to consider the changes your family will experience in a single-family home.

Your Own Yard Space

As the proud owner of your own single-family home, you will finally have unlimited access to your green space. Your lawn will never be shared by your neighbors without your consent, and you can do almost anything you want with it. Whether you want to plant a vegetable garden or wildflowers to support local insects, you will be able to make your yard an expression of what's important to you. 

If you have children, they will be able to play outside in a safe space at any time, and you can install swings, playhouses, trampolines, and other entertainment options that will keep them out of the house. The term "single-family home" has the word "family" in it for a reason: each one of these homes can be made to suit almost any family.

True Noise Isolation

One of the worst parts about living in a condo, townhouse, or apartment is sharing walls, floors, and ceilings. You can hear your neighbors, and they can hear you. The only way to truly escape this problem is to live in a freestanding building. If you are ready to keep your family's noise contained or to sleep under a quiet ceiling, a single-family home could be right for you.

Authority Over All Decisions

As the owner of a single-family home, you will be free from the requirements of landlords and condo HOAs. If you wish to be free from all non-governmental property requirements, you should only buy a single-family home that doesn't come with an HOA and the associated fees and rules.

With total authority over what you do to your property, you can truly make your home into an extension of your family's lifestyle. Whether you want to paint it a bright color or modify the landscaping significantly, no one will be able to tell you that you can't make the government-approved changes you envision.

If you think a single-family home is right for your family, contact a professional real estate agent in your area to visit some single-family homes for sale.