It's time to downsize, and you're exploring your options. You could sell the family home and move to something a bit smaller. Or you could decide to dive right into senior living and purchase a home in a 55+ community, which are also called active-adult, age-restricted, or age-qualified communities. The smaller space and minimal upkeep of a … [Read more...]
11 things to do before you downsize your home, according to an expert who gets hired by seniors to help them declutter
11 things to do before you downsize your home, according to an expert who gets hired by seniors to help them declutter Laura McCamy Mar 26, 2019, 11:24 AM Getty Images Americans are increasingly looking to downsize their homes. Although downsizing can be liberating, there are several things you need to do before you … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of 55+ Communities
While a majority of seniors hope to be able to age in place, some retirees are starting to realize the many benefits of trading in their homes for 55+ communities. 55+ communities offer the benefits of having your own home combined with some perks specific to seniors that you wouldn’t get in just any community. What is a 55+ Community? The name … [Read more...]
What to Know If You Downsize Your Home to Save Money
Know the costs, consider the trade-offs and prepare for changing circumstances when downsizing. The biggest house isn’t always the best house, especially if you’re hoping to simplify your life and save a few bucks while you’re at it. Often as people age, the desire to cut back and streamline in order to take a step up in lifestyle can mean … [Read more...]
11 things to do before you downsize your home, according to an expert who gets hired by seniors to help them declutter
Article By: Laura McCamy Mar. 26, 2019, 11:24 AM Business Insider The number of Americans downsizing their homes is skyrocketing. Forty-six percent of baby boomers who sold homes in 2017 were in the process of downsizing, according to a Zillow report, and a full 12% of the home buyers between 45 and 64 were doing the same, according to the … [Read more...]
