CHAPTER 1 Home Is Where You Are
Take a moment and picture your life five, eight, even ten years from now. Where are you living? How do your days begin? What fills your time, your conversations, your sense of purpose? For some, this picture brings a sense of relief and excitement—a chance to slow down, travel, spend time with family, or finally focus on what matters most. For others, the future can feel uncertain, even unsettling. The routines that once defined life may be changing, and the question of “what’s next” can feel heavier than expected. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. After decades spent building a career, raising children, maintaining a home, and putting others first, it’s natural to feel unsure about stepping into a chapter that looks so different from the one before it. But here’s the truth we’ve seen time and again: while this next phase may look different, it has the potential to be just as fulfilling—if not more so—than what came before. With the right information, thoughtful planning, and support, the years ahead can be defined not by loss, but by freedom, comfort, and confidence. This chapter is about helping you begin that vision—clearly, calmly, and on your own terms. In 10 years, are you still living in the same house? Is that house still meeting your needs? Are you spending too much time trying to keep up with all the space you have (but likely don’t need or use)? And while you may not want to consider this possibility, are you finding it more difficult to maintain your home due to age, a lack of time and interest, health issues, etc.? 2
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