Is Downsizing Right for You?

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When you were first starting your family you likely thought about how much you needed to expand your living space to make room for the kids. Now, with the kids moving out, you may be left with a lot of empty space. You can make use of all of your new space or you may just want to get a smaller home. Getting a smaller home doesn’t mean losing out on amenities. More on that later. First, let’s see if you really need a smaller home.

Making use of the space you have

Now that the kids are gone, you don’t have to keep their rooms exactly as they left them. Do you need more space for your hobbies? Do you like sewing or other crafts? In that case, you can use the space for yourself. You can even set up a home gym or home office.

However, if your home is difficult for you to maintain because of its size, there is an advantage to selling it to a family that can love it and maintain it as well as you do. Also, you might just want to cash in on your equity and buy a better smaller home. Yes, a small home can be better.

Downsize and upgrade
It seems counterintuitive, but moving into a smaller home can have quite a few positive benefits. You can downsize your home and upgrade your lifestyle. Buying a new home in a community with more amenities, like a gate, is a wonderful way to reward yourself for your hard work as a parent. Large homes are often in demand so you can sell your large home and get an even nicer smaller home.

Moving to a new neighborhood could be just the right thing for you. Enjoy the peacefulness of gated community or move to an area you’ve always admired but couldn’t afford because you had to buy a large home for the kids.

Not only can you move to a newer home in a nice neighborhood, you can also save money on utilities. Heating and cooling all of that extra space can put a big dent in your budget. Newer homes are often more energy efficient so buying a smaller newer home can save you money on utilities.

Another benefit is that newer homes don’t require the same level of maintenance as an older home. As a home ages, the problems can add up. By buying a new home, you don’t have to deal with all of those hassles.

Is downsizing right for you?

If you have a lot of unused space in your home or your home is getting difficult to maintain because of its size, downsizing could be the perfect fit.

Downsizing might not be the right fit for every situation, but it’s worth considering if your home feels too large or is getting difficult to maintain. Ask an experienced real estate agent to help you determine what your home is worth and show you options for selling your home and upgrading your lifestyle. Your agent will know what it takes to get top dollar for your current home and negotiate the best deal on a new one.

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