My family fits this statement. Rather than move to a bigger house that will accommodate us, but cost more annually in property taxes, it is more cost effective

My family fits this statement. Rather than move to a bigger house that will accommodate us, but cost more annually in property taxes, it is more cost effective to just remodel and expand the current house. Unfortunately, this moves our "starter" house up another notch, reducing the lower cost inventory in the neighborhood. Although, at this point all starter homes that go on sale in our city are being purchased by developers, torn down and rebuilt.