Now, I want you to think specifically about your home.
In 10 years, are you still living in the same house? Is it still the perfect home you once thought it to be? 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.? Now, picture your neighborhood and surrounding community. Have they changed considerably? Have most of your neighbors and friends moved away? Are younger couples and families moving in, leaving you feeling like you no longer “belong?” Has the overall sense of community changed? Is your home no longer meeting your needs? Many homeowners who are empty nesters—nearing retirement and entering their senior years—need to consider their current and future living situations. However, many enter this process with apprehension, instead of picturing the possibilities! You could be living your best years yet in a new home, in a living situation that suits your new needs and lifestyle. You’ve heard the saying, “Home is where the heart is.” Many homeowners who have lived in their family homes for a long time—sometimes decades—take this to mean that their house is where the heart is. Homeowners don’t want to think about letting go of their longtime family homes because of all the memories they hold.
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