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The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

March 7, 2024 by Dava

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If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like ... » Learn More about The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: downsize, goals, home equity, homeowner, housing expenses, housing market, net worth, Real Estate, retirement, save money, sell your home, Seller

What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

October 18, 2023 by Dava

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If you're considering selling your house right now, it's likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about making a move in the first place. It’s ... » Learn More about What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: downsize, health, Home For Sale, home inventory, house for sale, housing supply, mortgage rates, Real Estate, reasons to move, relationship change, relocation, sell your home, upgrade

How Homeowners Win When They Downsize

May 5, 2023 by Dava

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Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing ... » Learn More about How Homeowners Win When They Downsize

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: downsize, equity, expenses, homeownership, Real Estate, sell your home, space

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

February 28, 2023 by Dava

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Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National ... » Learn More about A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Filed Under: Buyers, Sellers Tagged With: balance, down payment, downsize, equity, Home For Sale, home maintenance, house for sale, Real Estate, retired, sell your home

Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.

August 29, 2022 by Dava

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Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the ... » Learn More about Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.

Filed Under: Buyers, General Real Estate Information, Sellers Tagged With: downsize, home equity, housing market, life change, Real Estate, retirement, upgrade

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