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Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier

July 11, 2024 by Dava

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Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life, it's important to think about whether your current home still fits your needs. If it's too big, too costly, or just not convenient ... » Learn More about Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: benefits, downsizing, equity, guidance, life change, mortgage rates, Real Estate, real estate agent, retirement, trusted

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

How to Make Your Retirement Savings Last

May 30, 2023 by Dava

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From a recent article from SRES®: Are you financially ready for retirement? Here are some ways that people over 50 are choosing to stretch their resources and find more economic security: Utilize Retirement Catch-Up Programs Wait on Social Security Stay in the Workforce Research ... » Learn More about How to Make Your Retirement Savings Last

Filed Under: General Real Estate Information Tagged With: benefits, catch up, communities, internal revenue service, organizations, programs, Real Estate, retirement, senior living, seniors, social security, work

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

April 20, 2023 by Dava

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Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational ... » Learn More about Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Filed Under: Buyers, Sellers Tagged With: condition, equity, family, home price, homeownership, market value, Real Estate, relocation, retirement

The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

February 18, 2023 by Dava

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Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And ... » Learn More about The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: bought a home, household, location, loved ones, mortgage rates, neighborhood, pandemic, Real Estate, refinanced, retirement, space

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