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...]
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...]
