When bigger isn’t better anymore.
Downsizing is exciting for some, yet heartbreaking for others.
(Especially if its not something youre looking forward to.)
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Youre an empty nester.
Its getting too expensive.
You cant keep up with the maintenance.
Pushingmaintenanceitems back might make whatever problems youre dealing with worseaka more expensive and inconvenient.
Although moving is inherently stressful, its possible that youll end up making your life easier.
It’s physically taxing.
Whether due to injury or age, your mobility may not be what it once was.
You need a fresh start.
In that case, another major life change may be neededdownsizing.
Sometimes, after experiencing trauma, you deserve a new start in a new location, Dutton explains.
It sounds counterintuitive, but downsizing might just provide the space it’s crucial that you heal.