tree nymph:sheryl:Do I have a choice? Force to buy at higher price... Sheryl,that is not what we meant. We are asking you if the decision of in-laws staying with you. As what tankee suggested, buying another place nearby (even same block) maybe be better then getting a bigger place and staying together.OIC. we did have this thought originally. But parents in law are getting old & we do not feel safe for them to stay alone anymore.