Thinking About Upsizing in Fernie or Sparwood?

Real Estate for Growing Families

If your current home is starting to feel a little tight — more people, more stuff, more life — you’re not imagining it. Many families reach a stage where upsizing isn’t about luxury… it’s about function, comfort, and room to grow.

Whether your family is expanding, kids are getting older, or you’re simply craving more space to live and breathe, upsizing can be a powerful next step.

Why Families Choose to Upsize

Questions to Consider Before Upsizing

Taking time to think through the bigger picture helps families make confident decisions:

  • How much space do we need now — and in the next 5–10 years?

  • Do we want to stay in the same neighborhood?

  • Is outdoor space important for our lifestyle?

  • What layout will make daily life easier?

  • How will an upsizing move affect our monthly budget?

The goal isn’t just a bigger home — it’s a better fit.

Families often start thinking about upsizing when their home no longer supports their day-to-day life.

Common reasons include:

  • Needing more bedrooms or bathrooms

  • Wanting a dedicated home office, playroom, or guest space

  • Outgrowing shared or multi-purpose rooms

  • Wanting a secondary suite - often with the thought of adult kids coming home

  • Planning for long-term comfort as kids grow

Upsizing isn’t about excess — it’s about creating a home that works with your family.

Family First

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Room to Grow

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Space to Breathe

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Backyard Dreams

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A Home That Grows With You

Family First ✳︎ Room to Grow ✳︎ Space to Breathe ✳︎ Backyard Dreams ✳︎ A Home That Grows With You

Upsizing in the Fernie & Sparwood Real Estate Market

The local real estate market offers a range of upsizing opportunities for families, but timing and strategy matter.

Popular upsizing options include:

  • Larger single-family homes

  • Homes with finished basements or bonus rooms

  • Properties with yards for kids and pets

  • Homes closer to the Ski Hill, more rural with larger parcels, and everything in between

  • Newer builds designed for modern family living

Understanding inventory, pricing, and competition helps families move forward with clarity — not stress.

The Logistics of Upsizing (Selling & Buying)

One of the biggest concerns families have is coordinating the sale of their current home with the purchase of their next one.

With the right planning, upsizing can be smooth and well-timed.

I help families:

  • Understand what their current home is worth

  • Explore buying and selling timelines

  • Plan for financing and contingencies

  • Reduce overwhelm during the transition

Having a clear plan makes all the difference.

You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out

Many families reach out when upsizing is just an idea — not a decision. That’s exactly the right time to talk.

A casual, no-pressure conversation can help you:

  • Explore whether upsizing makes sense

  • Learn what’s realistic in today’s market

  • Understand next steps and timelines

  • Feel confident before making any moves

Let’s Find a Home That Grows With You

If your family is ready for more space — or simply starting to think about it — I’d love to help.

📩 Reach out for a relaxed conversation about upsizing in Fernie, Sparwood, Jaffray and beyond.

Your home should support the life you’re building — now and into the future.

📞 Ask questions, explore options, or simply get clarity

🏡 Local expertise in Fernie, Sparwood and all through the Elk Valley and South Country

— Mariah Runions Real Estate Advisor | Elk Valley