Downsizing your home usually signifies a major transition: the need for a simpler life, financial considerations in retirement, or the nest becoming empty as children move out of the house. When selling your home, it’s not merely the physical task of moving or getting rid of possessions that makes this process difficult; it’s the emotional journey that accompanies it. There are so many emotions associated with downsizing, so it will take insights and strategies to get started on this significant life change. There are the complexities of emotional attachments to possessions, the stress of decision-making, and the process of grieving while embracing new…

Have you recently retired? Have your kids moved away from home? If so, you’ve likely considered downsizing your home. Being able to use the additional funds to improve your lifestyle and financial situation, downsizing is an option you might consider, but it isn’t for everyone. What Is Downsizing? To put it simply, downsizing is the process of selling your current larger home and opting to purchase something smaller like a townhome, condo or bungalow. Letting go of the extra square footage, inside and out, that becomes unnecessary and difficult to manage as you age, or your living situation changes. Benefits Of Downsizing Your…