Having an extra bedroom or two means you no longer have to put guests up on the living room sofa and then walk around on eggshells in the morning. You finally have real accommodations for family and friends who probably shouldn’t drive after a big party, or who come to town to spend time with you. If the in-laws are coming to town you can offer them a room in your home instead of sending them to a hotel.

When one parent passes, the other is often at a loss. Their house has become too big for them, but no one wants to see them end up in a retirement home somewhere surrounded by strangers. Having a big 4 bedroom house ensures you have enough space to accommodate an elderly parent without infringing on anyone else’s personal space.