Is It Time To Downsize?

Whether you are retiring or just dreaming of traveling more, a low-maintenance, easy-to-care-for condo or townhome could be the answer for you. Even if you're not financially stressed, there must be better things to do with your money than pay that high heating bill every winter. 

If you’ve decided that a smaller home is in your best interests, find out what you want in your new home. Some questions to ask yourself are;

·        Will I need a formal living room, or how much storage do I need, are good ones to start with.

·        What can I get rid of? Decluttering is often an emotional experience so deciding ahead of time what you no longer want will help with the process.

·        What design do I want…one level, smaller garage, basement or no…make a list.

·        How much space do I need?  Take a good look at what furniture will fit and what won’t. Then hold a garage or yard sale.

As more baby boomers reach retirement age each year and they start selling their big homes to look for something smaller, now might be the time to start downsizing, rather than waiting for everybody else to do it.