Selling any home is stressful, but selling what has become your personal Castle can be a very tough decision. Yet there are so many good reasons to downsize: The maintenance certainly won't be missed; Perhaps there is a mortgage that can will go away; The adventure of travel now becomes possible and desirable; Along with the good reasons to downsize come other considerations: How do you go about finding the perfect leisure location; Do you need to be closer to family; What are the income tax and capital gains issues to consider; Are there investment property or property exchange considerations; The children may be grown but what size home works best for grandkids; How familiar are you with the new neighborhood you are considering; What medical arrangements would be impacted. These issues can seem overwhelming and you might wish you could simply-- 
A reliable and knowledgeable realtor is right up there with your attorney and your accountant when such decisions need to be made. We hope that you will let us prove our worth to you in your real estate transactions. Perhaps these might interest you? |