Posts Tagged “declutter”
An often cited perk of home ownership is that you have a source of cash when you need to sell it. As you age, you may realize that your home no longer provides a convenient, affordable place to live. When you own a home, you have options that you can rely on to obtain the…
Whether you’re a baby boomer approaching retirement or a senior citizen facing health issues, you will eventually question whether your current home will continue to work for you as you age. Are you able to get in and out easily? Can you manage the steps up to the bedroom or down to the laundry easily?…
As you get older, you may realize that surrounding yourself with a lifetime of memories has a cost to you. Your home may be so cluttered that downsizing to a smaller house, senior apartment, or assisted living facility is an overwhelming project. Even if you want to stay in your current home, you may need…
When you are retired and have less income to meet emergencies, take vacations, or handle a big-ticket repair, keep in mind that you have a ready source of cash at hand: your house. Your home is likely the largest financial asset you have. You can put your home equity to work for you. You may…
If you have decided to downsize into a smaller place, you’ve already made the difficult decision to sell your home. The next set of difficult decisions involves what to take with you. In your new home, you won’t have the room for everything you own. Also, you have made the decision to downsize your living…
The idea of aging place is appealing to many seniors. Many want to stay in their home as long as possible. Their home is comfortable and they are happy there. It seems like the easy choice. But in reality, it’s one of life’s most difficult decisions. The options are “age in place” remaining in the…