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The Senior-Friendly Guide to Downsizing Your Home

Writer: Brad Gunning
Brad Gunning
Apr 24, 2020
2 min read

Guest blog by Andrea Needham from eldersday.org.

There are a lot of reasons to downsize in your golden years. Whether you want to move closer to family, relocate to a more attractive retirement destination, or just find a home better suited to your budget and lifestyle, downsizing can help you achieve your goals.

Before you can reap the benefits of a downsized home, you need to prepare your home to sell, determine what you need from a downsized home, and plan your move. It’s a lot to accomplish, but these resources can help.


Setting a Price for Your Home


Fixing Up Your Home to Sell — Or Not


Hiring Pros for Your Big Move


Deciding Where to Move


Budgeting for a New Home


Packing Up the House

Moving is never easy, but with these tips, your downsize will be as close to a stress-free move as it gets! If you need more help downsizing for your golden years, connect with local experts who can help make your downsizing dreams a reality.

 
 
 

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Jerome Holan
Jerome Holan
6 days ago

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Sep 16

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elowen.morrison
Sep 16

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Fatima Thahir
Fatima Thahir
Jul 20

One aspect of downsizing that often gets overlooked is how much easier ongoing financial planning becomes after moving into a smaller home. Lower utility bills, maintenance costs, and property taxes can create room in the budget for other priorities, including continued learning or developing practical skills. Exploring options such as cpd accounting courses can even help retirees or those approaching retirement feel more confident about managing savings, tax records, and everyday financial decisions as their housing needs evolve.

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