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Articles On:Downsizing and Real Estate

June 26, 2025

To Downsize or to Upsize

As you approach retirement, you may think that downsizing to a smaller home makes a ...

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A black couple moving to a beach resort looking community after they chose to downsize
June 24, 2025

Ditch Loneliness and Chores at an Independent Living Community

Most adult life changes – education, career, marriage, children – are expected and celebrated. Later ...

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dining together at an independent living community, a great place to ditch loneliness and chores and find your own retirement community tale
June 6, 2025

‘This Old House’: Poignant Memories and Hesitant Plans

Columnist Robert C. Koehler reflects on his house – his home – which he has ...

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A man sits pensively in his old house, lost in memories. By Monkey Business Images
January 8, 2025

Paying for Senior Living: Bridge Loans

Part of the decision in moving to senior living for the first time involves the ...

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A senior couple with their financial advisor. Image by Rido. The decision to move to senior living for the first time involves the finances. For some older adults, bridge loans provide the answer.
December 16, 2024

Paying for Senior Living: Sell Your Home

Most older adults reach a point when they’re ready to move to a senior living ...

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Couple at a senior community, having figured out how to pay for senior living. Image by Monkey Business Images
December 4, 2024

Ease a Move with a Senior Move Manager

Moving to a new home can be stressful, especially for seniors who are downsizing or ...

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people packing kitchen boxes for a move, by Monkey Business Images. Used with article on senior move managers
November 11, 2024

Benefits of Moving Closer to Family

Maintaining strong social connections later in life can bring major health benefits, including benefits of ...

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A multigenerational Black family outside posing for camera. Image by Wavebreakmedia Ltd. Article on the benefits of moving closer to family
August 8, 2024

Hitting the Road in Retirement

Retirees Kay and Steve Parish have taken downsizing to the extreme. Earlier this year, they ...

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A man in a beautiful cabin taking a virtual call on his laptop because he wound up hitting the road in retirement.
May 6, 2024

Risky Downsizing Strategies

A friend offers ideas for downsizing, but the retiring couple uses the advice to make ...

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a person doing electrical work on an overhead light fixture, by Kenys Kurbatov. Article on risky downsizing strategies, including DIY home upgrades.
March 19, 2024

7 Spring Home Selling Tips

If you’re planning to downsize or make another type of move, these seven home selling ...

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A living room staged for real estate sale. For article on spring home selling tips
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