Posts Tagged “downsizing”

3 Downsizing Questions to Ask Yourself When Rightsizing Your Home

3 Downsizing Questions to Ask Yourself When Rightsizing Your Home

Some people will opt to buy a smaller home or condo, some others will decide to rent So the kids have moved out and now you have a lot of extra unused space I your home. You’re paying maintenance, heat, lights and taxes on a home that you may now only be using half to…

Read more »

Having A Mortgage In Retirement Can Cramp Your Style

Having A Mortgage In Retirement Can Cramp Your Style

Many seniors are not changing their spending habits to match their coming reality At 65, will you still have a mortgage hanging over your head? Are you a Boomer over 50 who will still be making mortgage payment once you reach normal retirement age? If so, you’ll be like 35% of other senior homeowners, according…

Read more »

Should You Move To An In-Law Suite In Your Child’s Home?

Should You Move To An In-Law Suite In Your Child’s Home?

So, you’re a senior looking for a new housing option. The old family home is just too big, or needs too many repairs for you to plan on living there for the long run. You occasionally need a little help, but are basically in good health. You want to be near your kids, but want…

Read more »

Now May Be The Right Time To Downsize Your Halifax Home

Now May Be The Right Time To Downsize Your Halifax Home

For some people, moving from the family home is something to do only when you can no longer manage where you are. There is a certain amount of nostalgia built around staying in the Halifax home where you raised your kids, and where you created many of the most important memories of your life. Even…

Read more »

10 Ways To Make The Bathroom Safer For Aging In Place

10 Ways To Make The Bathroom Safer For Aging In Place

Here are some things you can do to make the bathroom safer. Some are obvious, some are cheap, and some represent more of an investment. Keep the floor free of clothes and towels. Are you finding it difficult to bend down to reach things? Have one of those “grabby” devices that enable you to reach…

Read more »

7 Reasons Why Owning A Condo Might Be Just Right for You

7 Reasons Why Owning A Condo Might Be Just Right for You

Being a homeowner can be a great experience, but if you are just starting out, on a strict budget, or looking for an affordable option for senior living, a single family home can easily make your house poor. Also, having a single family home may not suit you if you don’t have much time, are…

Read more »