Real Living Real Answers Real Living Lifestyle Planning Guide | Page 19

Each year millions of American homeowners are faced
with the decision to either continue living in their present
home or downsize—as some say, “right size.”
As the Leader in Customized Real Estate, we are common, prevalent decisions facing all who want
quick to point out that each person, couple or to make the best choices regarding changing from
family represents a different set of circumstances a larger to a smaller home.
and lifestyle objectives. That said, there are
DOWNSIZING
BY DESIGN *
*As taken from the Real
DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS
To help you determine the right time, place and type of real estate/
lifestyle, we encourage you to consider which of the following
lifestyle factors play an important role in your decision to downsize:
Living. Real Answers. SM Lower maintenance costs Health care and/or mobility
guide, A Customized Cash in home equity Join an active community
Approach to Downsizing. Increase walkability Experience change
Improve ecological footprint Move closer to services
Increase transportation Move closer to
efficiency recreational activities
Reduce cleaning time Improve resources
and effort for pets
Retire or prepare for Drive less
retirement
Live closer to children or
grandchildren
Reduce taxes
For estate reasons
Move closer to work
Experience greater diversity
Declutter
Step 2 / Review Your Lifestyle Options
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