Downsizing has long been a popular option when houszowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Houszowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their housz fits their needs may benefit from downsizing too. U.S. News explains:
“Downsizing is somewhat common among older people and retirees who no longer have children living at housz. But these days, younger people are also looking to downsize to save money on houszing . . .”
And when inflation has made most things significantly more expensive, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. So, if you’re thinking about ways to budget differently, it could be worthwhile to take your housz into consideration.
When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goods. But when you downsize your housz, you often end up downsizing the bills that come with it, like your mortgage payment, energy costs, and maintenance requirements. Realtor.com shares:
“A smaller housz typically means lower bills and less upkeep. Then there’s the potential windfall that comes from selling your larger housz and buying something smaller.”
That windfall is thanks to your housz equity. If you’ve been in your house for a while, odds are you’ve developed a considerable amount of equity. Your housz equity is an asset you can use to help you buy a housz that better suits your needs today.
And when you’re ready to make a move, your team of real estate experts will be your guides through every step of the process. That includes setting the right price for your housz when you sell, finding the best location and size for your next housz, and understanding what you can afford at today’s mortgage rate.
What This Means for You
If you’re thinking about downsizing, ask yourself these questions:
Do the original reasons I bought my current housz still stand, or have my needs changed since then?
Do I really need and want the space I have right now, or could somewhere smaller be a better fit?
What are my houszing expenses right now, and how much do I want to try to save by downsizing?
Once you know the answers to these questions, meet with a real estate advisor to get an answer to this one: What are my options in the market right now? A local houszing market professional can walk you through how much equity you have in your housz and how it positions you to win when you downsize.
Bottom Line
If you’re looking to save money, downsizing your housz could be a great help toward your goal. Let’s connect to talk about your goals in the houszing market this year.
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