Stop fighting for closet space—buy it instead of building it. Latest bids show room additions at $85–$210 per square foot (May 2025, Angi). A 400-sq-ft bump swallows $34k–$84k in cash before paint even dries. Nationwide, the jump from a 3-bed to a 4-bed listing costs just 8 percent on average (Redfin, May 2025)—and that premium gets stretched over a 30-year mortgage instead of hammered out up front. Builders see the shift: the median new single-family home grew to 2,172 sq ft in Q1 2025, so roomier options are finally hitting the market. Quick rule of thumb If the price-per-sq-ft gap between your home and nearby 4-beds is under $120, buying bigger usually wins. Want the exact math for your block? DM “BIGGER” and I’ll send a custom buy-vs-build report within 24 hours. #HouseMath #NextHome #UpgradeSmart #RealEstate
