I've owned six homes, they went from smaller 1,800 SF up to bigger 4,000 SF and now smaller with the kids all grown and out. I currently live in a 1,200 SF house on heavily wooded acreage and have never been happier. I've got goats and chickens for the first time and no neighbors that I can see from my property. I can build a chicken coop or a barn without asking permission from any HOA. Less has become more as I age, not buried with massive debt or expense, more time to travel and not worry about keeping up a large estate. I don't need much living space but apparently I do need a big barn!
