The Complete Guide to Downsizing in Your Golden Years

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If you’re thinking of downsizing your home to spend less time cleaning, making repairs, and maintaining your lawn as you grow older, this guide is for you. Read on for some helpful advice on deciding whether to downsize for less stress and home upkeep in your Golden Years.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Downsizing

Before making the decision to downsize your home, ask yourself these questions.

3 Steps to Decluttering Your Home and Planning Your Move

If you’ve decided that downsizing is the right choice for you, complete these three steps to declutter your belongings and plan a seamless move into your new home.

Tips and Resources to Ease the Transition Into Your New Home

As you move into your new single-family home, condo, or retirement community, these tips will help you to cope with the emotional impact of your downsize.

  • If you’re downsizing but want to keep your home in the family, rent it out and hire a reputable property manager like Core Value Property Management.
  • Understand the signs and symptoms of relocation depression. After spending so many years in the same home, you may struggle to adapt to your new surroundings.
  • Consider the benefits of welcoming a pet into your new home. If you’ve recently moved into a residential community, however, you’ll need to find out which types of animals are allowed.

Downsizing can help to alleviate stress and save you money as you grow older, but you’ll need to be prepared for the emotional impact of moving in your Golden Years — especially after you’ve enjoyed so many wonderful memories in the same home. If you’re ready for a change or feeling financially burdened in your current home, however, downsizing could be the right decision for you.