When going big doesn’t mean going home

You’re tired of property taxes. Of cleaning, of lawn care, of maintenance. You dream of the simplicity of a smaller home. And yet, something is holding you back. Here’s how to know to know if downsizing your living space is the right decision.

Assessing your health

They say growin’ old ain’t for sissies, and by golly, it’s true! Though many people enjoy good health throughout retirement, you need to examine what aging means in terms of maintaining a home. In future decades, if you’re not able to handle repairs or mow the lawn, can you afford to have someone do it for you? If not, you may want to think about downsizing.

The neighborhood’s changed

Chances are, if you’ve lived in your house for decades, the neighborhood isn’t the same one you moved into. Perhaps that family-friendly atmosphere has given way to bars and clubs for young professionals. Or maybe all your favorite friends and neighbors have moved on. Either way, you need to ask yourself, “What’s really keeping me here?”

Your house or your life

To some people, their home is a crucial part of their identity. To others, it’s a tool for living whose time has passed. If you’re ready to begin the next streamlined stage of your life, it can be worthwhile letting go of the old to make way for the new.

Not sure if you should downsize? Talk to Cedar Ridge Homes – they can help you decide!