stress.
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
There are plenty of options when you’re looking to downsize and live a simpler, more carefree and stress-free lifestyle, and you need to consider these options carefully. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to deciding where you should move after selling your house. The decision will depend on a variety of factors, including your budget, your family situation, your lifestyle, and your needs and wants. Some living situations suit a certain type of homeowner more than others. So, read through these next few chapters of the book so you can make the decision that’s right for you. When downsizing, there are generally three options to consider (and different variations of each):
• Smaller single-family house or townhouse • Condo or apartment • Community living
To help you become clear on which option is right for you, ask yourself the following five questions, and keep them in mind as you read through the next three chapters. 1. What is your main motivation for moving? (You will likely have more than one, but focus on your primary reason.) • To be closer to family? • To be free of homeownership burdens? • To be closer to a city or town so you can walk to basic
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