Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Segment 3 – Is Now a Good Time to Downsize a HouseBarb, many people thinking of downsizing or moving to a home with fewer stairs must think carefully about their needs. At what point do you recommend someone consider downsizing a home?Let me start by telling my experiences of folks waiting too long.First: Moving is challenging no matter when you moveThe lovely couple that waited too long:• He was fighting a difficult Cancer• She had Memory Issues• They were pretty young• They DID Have a destination lined up• My heart went out to them.• He brought his sister & we worked as a team and got it soldThese are some signs its time to consider downsizing:1. Your monthly housing expenses have risen above 30% Or your Monthly Income is being reduced2. The Home is Hard for your to Maintaina. Long walkways to shovelb. Mowing the lawn has become difficultc. Too many windows & bathrooms to cleand. Hard-to-Access Storage3. The Home No Longer Fits Your Needs Examples:a) Stairsb) A steep drivewayc) High Maintenance