Thinking of Downsizing?

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There’s a host of reasons for downsizing to a smaller home. You might want to pocket the savings and build upon your nest egg. Maybe you’re ready for a new adventure and eager to move to a high-rise condo in the city. Or finally—the kids have flown the coop, and you don’t need the extra bedrooms and bathrooms anymore.

Whatever your motive is for downsizing, an honest evaluation of your expectations is essential to make an informed decision. That’s why I think it is wise to ask yourself these questions before you even start looking for smaller homes.

Upsides of Downsizing

The benefits of downsizing can go far beyond the tangible, often contributing to a greater sense of freedom, ease, and simplicity in your daily life.

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Fears About Aging In Place

  • When a young family moves into a home, they often aren’t thinking about what it will be like in 20 or 30 years. But as you age, you may have to make tough realizations about how your body will hold up to the demands of your current home.


  • We’re not talking about maintenance and upkeep (though those points are important) we’re talking about whether the baths and showers have grab bars, how often you need to climb the stairs, and whether the doorways are large enough to allow for wheelchair or walker access. The aging in place movement helps seniors and disabled members of the community stay in their homes, and is perfect for those who’d rather downsize to an accessible home than go into an assisted living facility.

Homes Perfect For Downsizing

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HOW WILL DOWNSIZING BENEFIT MY RETIREMENT?

This is a very important question.

It needs to be asked whether you are retired, heading towards retirement, or just planning in advance. Retirement usually means living on a fixed income, unexpected home repairs, escalating taxes, or other unplanned expenses. All of these are sincere hardships in retirement. I would advise talking to your financial planner about how your real estate fits into your retirement planning. We often assume that downsizing will result in fewer expenses for housing. However, that is not always the case.

WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF SELLING MY HOME?

Living in a smaller space can reduce the mortgage payment, and cost less for utilities, property taxes, and maintenance—but downsizing does come with substantial upfront costs.

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