Home Downsizing Checklist: 10 Simple Questions
If you’re 55 or better, you may be considering a new lease on life by downsizing into an apartment. Here are 10 questions to help your downsizing decision-making process.
- Am I in limbo waiting for a crisis (like sustaining a bad fall), in order to make the decision?
- Is the maintenance and upkeep of the family home causing procrastination or physical / financial problems?
- Will I be able to stay in touch with my social network / create a new social network?
- Will my prospective downsized home have design features enabling me to live there for a long time?
- What new activities will my new community provide?
- What kind of lifestyle do I want after I downsize?
- Can I get a large format floorplan of my potential new residence to mock up a layout of my furniture?
- What do I need/love, what can I get rid of?
- How do I make my new home appear spacious?
- Is there storage or potential for extra storage?
